EMDocs

APRIL 22, 2024

Point-of-Care-Ultrasound (POCUS) is a bedside modality that can assist Emergency Physicians (EPs) in differentiating PE from other causes of cardiac arrest. Multiorgan POCUS The diagnostic power of POCUS often resides in combining multiple ultrasound exams. Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound, iBook Ch 2, Basic Cardiac, Pg 27.

Ultrasounds 81

Ultrasounds Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) EKG/ECG Resuscitation 81

Taming the SRU

MARCH 17, 2023

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Seizures 40

Seizures Fractures Burns Pediatrics 40

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can be further divided into two types: primary--those that occur in generally healthy individuals without underlying lung disease, and secondary--those that occur in individuals with underlying lung disease such as COPD [1]. The "lung point": an ultrasound sign specific to pneumothorax. Published 2020 Jul 23. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD013031.pub2

Fractures 89

Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 89

Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

For example: “If ultrasound negative then reassure and discharge”, “If CRP normal then safety net and advise to see GP if symptoms recur” Treatment Escalation Plan/ DNACPR Clearly document if the patient has an existing DNACPR in place- they may come to hospital with a copy.

Documentation/Coding 52

Documentation/Coding COPD EKG/ECG Wellness 52

RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is a valuable clinical tool in the assessment of acute dyspnea. Impact of serial cardiopulmonary point-of-care ultrasound exams in patients with acute dyspnoea: a randomized, controlled trial. PoCUS evaluations included lung ultrasound (LUS) and focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS).

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Ultrasounds Outcomes COPD Hospitals 113

ACEP Now

JUNE 14, 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease of the lungs caused by inflammatory and structural changes of the small airways and parenchyma of the lungs that result in chronic airflow obstruction and gas trapping. In 2019, the global prevalence of COPD was estimated to be 10.3 Click to enlarge.

COPD 52

COPD Hospitals Emergency Department Outcomes 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

A bedside cardiac ultrasound was performed with a parasternal long axis view demonstrated below: There is a large pericardial effusion with collapse of the right ventricle during systole. The beat-to-beat variation in QRS amplitude and morphology is electrical alternans. This patient is only pseudo-stable. She has already had syncope.

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EKG/ECG Ultrasounds Documentation/Coding COPD 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

It was edited by Smith CASE : A 52-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension and COPD summoned EMS with complaints of chest pain, weakness and nausea. Smith comment: This patient did not have a bedside ultrasound. In fact, bedside ultrasound might even find severe aortic stenosis. What should be done?

EKG/ECG 52

EKG/ECG Shock Fluid Resuscitation Documentation/Coding 52

EB Medicine

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Sepsis is coming in at a higher readmission rate and cost per admission than acute MI, CHF, COPD, and PNA. In addition, they also note that our good friend, the point of care ultrasound, likely plays a role, as in one study, POCUS demonstrated a 25% improvement in sensitivity from clinical impression alone. Nachi : Very important.

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Sepsis Shock Fluid Resuscitation Hospitals 40