Do you include the bladder view in your renal ultrasounds? Check both eyeballs? Check for flow in your abscesses? Join Dr. Meaghan Frederick, our new editor of Ultrasound of the Month, as she dives into 10 things to keep in mind every time you pick up the probe.
Read MoreLung sonography is a useful imaging modality in an age where minimizing staff exposure to potentially infectious patients has moved to the forefront of our minds. Join Dr. Gleimer as he tackles the lung pathology of CoVID-19 and a logistical approach to obtaining and interpreting images.
Read MoreThe FAST is one of the most commonly utilized sonographic examinations in the modern emergency department, which also means that it represents one of the most frequent opportunities for error. In this month’s post, Dr. Owens illustrates the pitfalls you should avoid to become an ultrasound aficionado in trauma.
Read MoreCharacterizing location of an intrauterine pregnancy is a key portion of the sonographic exam in early gestation. In this month’s case Dr. Leech describes a case concerning for lower uterine gestation, as well as the diagnostic and therapeutic considerations for this pathology.
Read MoreMusculoskeletal ultrasound is a burgeoning field of study, which can be used to augment physical exam in the emergency department. This month’s ultrasound case delves into the meat and potatoes of Achilles tendon scanning, plus a quick hit on the bad boy of antibiotics - fluoroquinolones
Read MoreYour pregnant patient gets rushed in uncomfortable and just shying of pushing but you have a few minutes to panic. Why panic when you can grab a probe and get some information about your impending delivery? Dr. Bernardoni guides us through the LABUR exam and the finer points of the term OB POCUS.
Read MoreJoin Dr. Mand as she takes us through a case of abdominal pain, highlighting the ability of point of care ultrasound to expedite care in critically ill patients, in February’s ultrasound case of the month
Read MoreHypotension in trauma? It’s always hemorrhage. Or is it? Join Dr. Harty as he details the unexpected clinical course of an unstable trauma patient, guided by the light of ultrasound.
Read MorePE is often a considered and easily risk-stratified diagnosis, however what about when you take away your definitive test of the CTPA? Dr. Ham examines the 60/60 sign and other ultrasonographic tests you can use to determine the acuity of right ventricular strain which is addition to the clinical and hemodynamic evaluation can help you triage additional strategies to traditional anticoagulation.
Read MoreUltrasound case of the month is back, with Dr. Ham covering a case of persistent abdominal pain after a recently negative CT scan. Bedside scanning provides a quick answer to a clinical puzzle.
Read MoreSkin and soft tissue (SSTI) ultrasound is a hotly debated area of utility, however the returning cellulitis is a hard indication. Join Dr. Ham and he presents a case of a worsening cellulitis despite adequate antibiotics, and a dive into the literature of SSTI US.
Read MoreVascular access difficulties…everyone’s favorite. There’s certainly no way to disrupt your flow and efficiency than a patient who you cant get access on. In this month’s ultrasound case of the month, Dr. Jared Ham discusses a technique using ultrasound to get quick and easy access.
Read MoreThis month's AirCare Series post is the first podcast in the series! In this podcast one of our current interns, Adam Gottula, interviews a graduate of our program, Andrew Latimer. Dr. Latimer is currently a Senior EMS Fellow at the University of Washington. In this interview, Dr. Latimer discusses how they use pre-hospital ultrasound at his flight program as well as his thoughts on the future applications of this technology.
Read MoreWhat's red, fluctuant, and painful? An abscess of course. But what if it's not just a simple abscess? Can ultrasound help us out clinically? Read on as Dr. Shaw answers these questions and more in this month's Ultrasound Case of the Month!
Read MoreNot every swollen knee is an emergency, but treatments can vary between NSAIDs and an operative wash-out. Drs LaFollette and Stolz walk through the use of bedside ultrasound to focus our ED care.
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.
