Lung 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 MoreHistorically, air was seen as the downfall of ultrasound, and thus assessment of the lungs was thought to be a fool’s errand. Recent experience suggests that ultrasound has a lot to offer our clinical assessment of pulmonary pathology. Dr. Broadstock takes us through a case of a hypoxemic tachypneic woman, with US serving as the star of the show.
Read MoreThis month, the Taming the SRU ultrasound team details some of the procedural applications of ultrasound in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, fresh from two of the minds our intern class: Drs. Hamza Ijaz and Chris Zaleky. This combo post will discuss the use of ultrasound to confirm placement of both endotracheal tubes and central venous catheters.
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 MoreDr. Mand brings Ultrasound Case of the Month into the new decade with a thorough discussion of echocardiographic evaluation of patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in the emergency department, including limitations, correlation with other established diagnostic modalities, and a review of the existing evidence.
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 MoreOcular ultrasound can be an invaluable tool in the patient presenting with acute vision loss. Dr. Koehler details the diagnostic utility of ocular sonography in this month’s case of unilateral atraumatic vision loss in the ED.
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 MoreGall bladder wall thickening prompts thoughts of cholecystitis in the mind of most emergency physicians. But it’s not always that simple. Join Dr. Roblee as she takes us through a case of cholecystitis that… isn’t.
Read MorePart of the power of bedside ultrasound is the ability to make a diagnosis within seconds of image acquisition. Join Dr. Golden as he takes us through a fascinating case of early pregnancy guided by POCUS in the emergency department and the unexpected finding that, while rare, can dramatically alter the patient’s ED course.
Read MoreChest pain in the young? Often uninteresting. But often is not always. This ultrasound case of the month takes an unexpected turn based on an impressive bedside echo.
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 MoreThere are not many universal, unequivocal truths in medicine, but we can mostly agree that breathing is pretty important. It follows that diseases, injuries, or illnesses that interfere with our airways are problematic. Hereditary angioedema is a uniquely terrifying pathology in which the body’s inflammatory system is aberrantly activated, leading to swelling and collapse of a patient’s larynx. In this case, Dr. Shaw walks us through a presentation and management of a patient with hereditary angioedema in the emergency department.
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.
