Anatomical distribution of traumatic pneumothoraces on chest computed...
This retrospective study from the American Journal of Emergency Medicine sought to find the optimal anatomic location for pulmonary ultrasonography, for trauma patients with pneumothroaces.... The post...
View ArticleDisaster Response Team FAST Skills Training with a Portable Ultrasound...
SONOSIM SUMMARY: This new study from West JEM aimed to compare traditional instructor based FAST scan training to training performed on a novel portable ultrasound training simulator (The SonoSim®...
View ArticlePoint-of-care focused cardiac ultrasound for prediction of pulmonary embolism...
In patients with pulmonary embolism (PE), right ventricular strain (RVS) on transthoracic echocardiography by Cardiology has been shown to be an independent predictor of 30-day adverse outcomes. The...
View ArticleThink ultrasound first for peritonsillar swelling
Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is one of the most common deep neck space infections that can potentially have life-threatening complications if inadequately diagnosed and not treated promptly. The post...
View ArticleFocused cardiac ultrasound training: how much is enough?
Focused transthoracic echocardiography (F-TTE) is an important tool to assess hemodynamically unstable patients in the Emergency Department. The post Focused cardiac ultrasound training: how much is...
View ArticleCase study: perforated uterus with displacement of intrauterine device
This case report summarized the clinical course of a 37-year-old female presenting to the ED with lower abdominal pain and significant vaginal bleeding after she previously had a normal vaginal...
View ArticleRole of inferior vena cava and right ventricular diameter in assessment of...
Bedside ultrasound is a useful tool to assess for hypovolemia in patients with suspected undifferentiated sepsis. This study from the American Journal of Emergency Medicine specifically observes...
View ArticleAccuracy of emergency physicians using ultrasound measurement of crown-rump...
This study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine looked at the accuracy of bedside ultrasound by emergency providers for determining gestational age by measuring crown-rump length....
View ArticleUltrasound Video Challenge – Musculoskeletal (MSK)
This 69-year-old female with history of uterine cancer presents with right posterior knee pain. Please use sonography to examine her left and right popliteal fossas for a DVT. The post Ultrasound Video...
View ArticleCardiac Limited Ultrasound Examination Techniques to Augment the Bedside...
SONOSIM SUMMARY: The Cardiac Limited Ultrasound Examination (CLUE) is a rapid look for specific cardiovascular ultrasound “signs” to augment conventional bedside assessment. The post Cardiac Limited...
View ArticlePoint of Care Ultrasound in Family Medicine Residency Programs: A CERA Study
SONOSIM SUMMARY: The Cardiac Limited Ultrasound Examination (CLUE) is a rapid look for specific cardiovascular ultrasound “signs” to augment conventional bedside assessment. The post Point of Care...
View ArticleEvaluation of Acute Appendicitis by Pediatric Emergency Physician Sonography
SONOSIM SUMMARY: The Cardiac Limited Ultrasound Examination (CLUE) is a rapid look for specific cardiovascular ultrasound “signs” to augment conventional bedside assessment. The post Evaluation of...
View ArticlePoint of Care Ultrasound in Family Medicine Residency Programs: A CERA Study
SONOSIM SUMMARY: The Cardiac Limited Ultrasound Examination (CLUE) is a rapid look for specific cardiovascular ultrasound “signs” to augment conventional bedside assessment. The post Point of Care...
View ArticleEvaluation of Acute Appendicitis by Pediatric Emergency Physician Sonography
SONOSIM SUMMARY: The Cardiac Limited Ultrasound Examination (CLUE) is a rapid look for specific cardiovascular ultrasound “signs” to augment conventional bedside assessment. The post Evaluation of...
View ArticleValidation of hand motion analysis as an objective assessment tool for the...
This study is the first to employ hand motion analysis (HMA) for the evaluation of Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) skills and techniques. The post Validation of hand motion...
View ArticleThe educational impact of a formalized RUSH (Rapid Ultrasound in Shock)...
The Rapid Ultrasound in Shock (RUSH) Exam is a valuable ultrasound protocol for evaluating undifferentiated shock in an acute care setting. In this study, emergency medicine residents at the University...
View ArticleRed Flag in Bedside Echocardiography for Acute Pulmonary Embolism:...
This case report from the American Journal of Emergency Medicine showcases a 76-year-old male who presented to the ED with dyspnea. The post Red Flag in Bedside Echocardiography for Acute Pulmonary...
View ArticleBedside Ultrasound Education in Primary Care
A call for ultrasound education in medical school and graduate medical education has come to the forefront for program directors and deans. The post Bedside Ultrasound Education in Primary Care...
View ArticleEarly Innovative Immersion: A Course for Pre-Medical Professions Students...
This article from the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine details an ultrasound immersion course designed for undergraduate and post baccalaureate students interested in pursuing a career in medicine....
View ArticleFaculty development in point of care ultrasound for internists
This article from the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine details an ultrasound immersion course designed for undergraduate and post baccalaureate students interested in pursuing a career in medicine....
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