Ultrasound of the Month: Ocular Abscess
/Dr. Diaz McDermott walks us through a a case of an unusual complication of orbital cellulitis and how POCUS can expedite diagnosis and management!
Read Moreemergency medicine tamed
Taming the SRU. The SRU is the "Shock Resuscitation Unit." It is a crucible of clinical training for the residents of the University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Residency training program.
Dr. Diaz McDermott walks us through a a case of an unusual complication of orbital cellulitis and how POCUS can expedite diagnosis and management!
Read MoreDeviated uvula but wondering if there is any peritonsillar abscess (PTA) to drain? Once again, ultrasound to the rescue. Join Dr. Jazmyn Shaw as she reviews the views and approaches to using US for PTA localization.
Read MoreIs that a yolk sac? a fetal pole? not sure? Then it’s not a DEFINITIVE intrauterine pregnancy! Medical student Michael Brooks discusses a case of indeterminate findings that led to a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. He highlights the findings suggestive of an ectopic pregnancy on POCUS and difficulty in making the diagnosis!
Read MoreNot your average cholecystitis! Join Dr. Hadju through this interesting case with a surprising diagnosis of gallbladder perforation
Read MoreThis is not your average hydronephrosis… Join Dr. Olivia Gobble as she explores the sonographic and physiologic challenges presented by a horseshoe kidney.
Read MoreAbscess? Cyst? Hematoma? Join Dr. Tillotson and review the unique images obtained that led to a diagnosis of a radial pseudoaneurysm!
Read MoreNot all persistent chest pain is the same - join Dr. Sobocinski on a complex cardiac patient and the ultrasound images that defined her left ventricular aneurysm
Read MoreInfected and swollen fingers can be a therapeutic challenge, will it get better with some oral antibiotics? Will it rapidly ascend up the arm to cause permanent damage? Dr. Goff introduce yet another excellent use of ultrasound to diagnose flexor tenosynovitis in this month’s Ultrasound of the Month.
Read MoreSRU (pronounced "shrew") = Shock Resuscitation Unit
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.