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IVC Distensibility Index vs Collapsibility Index: Using the Correct Index

RebelEM

Well, the established cutoff for the distensibility index is 18%. Regarding caval indexes, the advent of artificial intelligence and advanced learning has become integrated into many ultrasound machines. Sep 2004; PMID: 15045170 Luecke T, et al “PEEP and cardiac output.” Ultrasound Med Biol. J Clin Med.

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PEM POCUS Series: Pediatric Lung Ultrasound

ALiEM

Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric lung ultrasound. Take the ALiEMU PEM POCUS: Pediatric Lung Ultrasound Quiz Module Goals List indications for performing a pediatric lung point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Describe the technique for performing lung POCUS.

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PEM POCUS Series: Pediatric Renal and Bladder Ultrasound

ALiEM

Given her pain with a history of intermittent hematuria and dysuria, you perform a renal and bladder point of care ultrasound (POCUS) examination. Pre-warmed ultrasound gel is helpful when available. Then test your skills on the ALiEMU course page to receive your PEM POCUS badge worth 2 hours of ALiEMU course credit.

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Subclinical hypothyroidism

Don't Forget the Bubbles

His thyroid ultrasound is normal, and thyroid antibodies are negative. Six months later, his weight and height remain normal, he still does not have a goitre and his thyroid ultrasound is unchanged. She has a normal thyroid ultrasound and negative anti-microsomal and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies. She also has a goitre.

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Diagnostics and Therapeutics: The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Lumbar Punctures

Taming the SRU

The LP is now a standard procedure and in 2010 well over 135,000 LPs were performed in Emergency Departments throughout the US (3). As may be seen in the table below, there are several themes as well a range of stringency. This resource offers additional information on ultrasound assisted LP’s. WHO - Who Needs an LP in the ED?

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Don’t Forget the Orbeez!

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Closer to home, the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) reported 129 incidents involving water-absorbing beads since 2004. Abdominal ultrasound, used in 34 cases, was able to visualize a rounded intraluminal image corresponding to a bead in 28 patients. Again, the majority were managed at home. Kim, Y.B., and Kim, J.H.,

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What are treatment options for this rhythm, when all else fails?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

In such cases — radiofrequency ablation of ectopic beats triggering malignant ventricular arrhythmias was needed for control of arrhythmic storm because the antiarrhythmic medications tried were ineffective ( Marrouche et al — JACC 5;43(9): 1715-20, 2004 ). The patient was already intubated and sedated. What About Procainamide?

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