EM Ottawa

JUNE 20, 2024

This case report demonstrates the utility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to identify complicated gallbladder disease. POCUS demonstrated signs of small bowel obstruction and subsequently guided the decision to pursue radiology-performed imaging.

Radiology 71

Radiology Radiology Ultrasounds Infectious Diseases 71

EMDocs

MARCH 4, 2024

Authors: Amelia Campbell, MD (EM Resident Physician, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center) and Alec Pawlukiewicz, MD (EM Attending Physician, Carl R. 12 Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) can both identify CBD and are available in most emergency departments. Ultrasound is cost-effective and radiation-sparing.

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Taming the SRU

APRIL 14, 2024

2) Management: Confirmed by CT Surgical consult Utility of Ultrasound Ultrasound can be helpful in identifying hernias and in assisting in reduction. 8) “Ultrasound may decrease the emergency surgery rate of incarcerated inguinal hernia” by Chen et al. (1) If the ultrasound-guided attempt failed, emergency surgery was scheduled.

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Ultrasounds Emergency Department Pediatrics Radiology 93

EMDocs

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Johnson, MD ( Community EM, Salina Regional Health Center) // Reviewed by: Joshua Lowe, MD (EM Attending Physician, USAF); Marina Boushra, MD (Cleveland Clinic Foundation, EM-CCM); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case A 40-year-old woman presents to a rural emergency department (ED) with left leg pain and swelling for the past 5 days.

Ultrasounds 90

Ultrasounds Documentation/Coding Wellness EMS 90

EMergucate

MAY 17, 2016

Introduction Advantages: Does not involve ionising radiation Used quite freely for antenatal scanning, children Safe for repeated examinations No evidence … Continue reading →

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Ultrasounds EMS Radiology Radiology 40

ACEP Now

MAY 4, 2023

EMS recognized a chest wall deformity with movement of the chest wall, and a splint was devised and taped around his chest for what was suspected to be a flail chest. He is also system-wide clinical ultrasound co-chair at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The post Case Report: EMS Says Flail Chest, But Is It?

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RebelEM

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The panel included physicians from Emergency Medicine, Urology and Radiology and was published in major journals of all three specialities. Research from our very own SIUH department of radiology recommended that contrast-enhanced CT scans can safely exclude obstructive urolithiasis just as well as noncontrast CTs. 2011; 18(7):699-707.

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RebelEM

JUNE 26, 2023

appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. Severe acute traumatic coagulopathy = PT >1.5 to 3.33; P = 0.72 NOT STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT Also no difference in individual components given Thromboembolic Events: 4F-PCC: 35% Placebo: 24% Absolute Diff: 11%; 95% CI 1 to 21% Relative Risk 1.48; 95% CI 1.04 to 2.10; P = 0.03

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

He also hosts a great #FOAMed blog and podcast called TOTAL EM. He also hosts a great #FOAMed blog and podcast called TOTAL EM. Chip is the CEO of an ultrasound education company called Practical POCUS which is based in the United States but is expanding into an international market.

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Ultrasounds Fractures Pediatrics Radiology 52

Northwestern EM Blog

MAY 16, 2022

What is your initial imaging test of choice, ultrasound (US) or non-contrast CT, and why? Would you be confident in a point-of-care-ultrasound evaluation or a formal ultrasound? Many patients in the ultrasound groups did get additional imaging, but this was not the majority. How do you proceed? In this study, 40.7%

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Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Outcomes 52

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 28, 2019

Annals of EM, JU, and JACR 2019. He is also the Chief for the Section of Emergency Ultrasound and […] The post SGEM Xtra: Come Together, Right Now – Over Renal Colic first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Annals of EM , JU, and JACR 2019. NEJM 2014 ). What did you do in this study?

Radiology 40

Radiology Radiology Ultrasounds Emergency Department 40

EMDocs

JUNE 22, 2023

The radiology tech has his hand on a weak femoral pulse. Early contact with Medcom ensured that they would be able to activate one of the most effective and competent air EMS teams in the state – AirCare. Have you done an ultrasound yet?” This guy is an ultrasound guru. No other injuries. It’s still present.

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Resuscitation Ultrasounds Critical Access Radiology 98

PHEM Cast

DECEMBER 1, 2017

For example, here are the locations identified as ‘2nd ICS mid clavicular line’ amongst 25 EM physicians in a 2005 EMJ paper. Radiologic evaluation of alternative sites for needle decompression of tension pneumothorax. Ultrasound determination of chest wall thickness: implications for needle thoracostomy. McClure, K.,

Academics 52

Academics Radiology Radiology Resuscitation 52

EMergucate

JANUARY 12, 2014

The following ultrasound images are from a 38 year old, with a h/o 8 weeks LMP, who presented with PV bleed. What radiological sign can you see in the images?

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Authors: Kamoga Dickson, MD (EM Resident Physician, Makerere University of Health Sciences); Jessica Pelletier, DO (EM Education Fellow, Washington University in St. Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients with HIV infection: clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, and radiological features. 2014;47(1):42-47. 2007;13(1):1-7.

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Radiology Radiology Outcomes Ultrasounds 106

ACEP Now

AUGUST 12, 2024

Every 30 minutes, a range of topics draws new participants to discuss everything from mastering ultrasound techniques to finding career mentorship. EM Showdown Quiz: Watch emergency physicians enter the BattleDocs Arena to answer tough medical questions for a chance to be crowned champion. Emergency Ultrasound Management Course: (Sept.

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Ultrasounds Research Radiology Radiology 52

Taming the SRU

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

NAC: Jiang SX, Hussaini T, Yoshida EM. Diagnostic accuracy of Doppler ultrasound, CT and MRI in Budd Chiari Syndrome: Systematic Review and meta-analysis.” The British Journal of Radiology, vol. “Acute Liver Failure: Evidence-Based Evaluation and Management.” emDOCs.Net - Emergency Medicine Education, 26 Nov. 8, 2014, pp.

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Radiology Radiology Ultrasounds EMS 59

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Submitted and written by Quinton Nannet, MD, peer reviewed by Meyers, Grauer, Smith A woman in her 70s recently diagnosed with COVID was brought in by EMS after she experienced acute onset sharp midsternal chest pain without radiation or dyspnea. Bedside ultrasound is another very important piece. Do you activate the Cath Lab?

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Ultrasounds EKG/ECG EMS Radiology 40

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Rebuilding of EDs in proximity to Radiology, Blood Bank, OR, and ICU, becoming organic to the hospital. Advocacy for Trauma Care and EMS Development. Development of EM Residencies. Advances in Medical Imaging (CT, MRI, and Ultrasound) facilitating rapid, accurate, diagnosis affording new potential to save additional lives.

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Taming the SRU

MAY 30, 2023

hours earlier and went to OR 3.5 hours earlier and went to OR 3.5 billion passengers annually 1 medical emergency per 604 flights Most common complaints: Syncope/presyncope: 37.4% Respiratory symptoms: 12.1% Nausea and vomiting: 9.5% Diversion occurs 7.3% of in-flight emergencies Deaths occurred 0.3% Respiratory symptoms: 12.1%

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OB/GYN Ultrasounds Pediatrics Resuscitation 52

EB Medicine

JUNE 6, 2019

CT is good but you really should learn ultrasound, and lastly, sick patients need prompt consultation and resuscitation, not rapid trips to radiology. Nachi: Diagnosis of appendicitis, in a pregnant patient, ultrasound vs. mri. Jeff: Next we have everybody’s favorite, the ultrasound. Sounds familiar. Jeff: We sure did!

Ultrasounds 40

Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Sepsis 40

RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2023

2.3 – 5.4) (-) LR: 0.18 (0.09 – 0.35) Ultrasound Findings Dilated loops of bowel (diameter > 2.5 Radiology US 90% 96% 14.1 Rezaie, MD (Twitter: @srrezaie ) The post REBEL Core Cast 94.0 – SBO appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog. 0.27 – 0.83 0.34 – 0.43 Abdominal X-ray 75% 66% 1.6

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Kings County Downstate EM

MARCH 2, 2023

She reported a positive home pregnancy test; however, […] The post Mole Money, Mole Problems appeared first on County EM.

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EMS Radiology Radiology Ultrasounds 40

EB Medicine

JULY 8, 2019

Jeff: And while it’s not exactly core EM, we’re going to briefly discuss indications for bariatric surgery, as this is something we don’t often review even in academic training programs. Which again reiterates why this is such an important topic for us as EM clinicians to be well-versed in. Jeff: Next up is ultrasound.

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RebelEM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Background: Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) has a demonstrated sensitivity of 89.8% Point of care biliary ultrasound in the emergency department (BUSED) predicts final surgical management decisions. Outcomes: Primary: Percent change in management decisions after introducing the Radiology Department RUQ US. 2022;7(1):e000944.

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Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 68

ACEP Now

JULY 7, 2023

You perform a biliary ultrasound (US) in the ED (BUSED) which shows a gallbladder (GB) full of stones, some GB wall thickening and a positive Murphy’s sign. Will this be enough for the general surgeon, or will they want an US performed by the radiology department to make their surgical decision? Click to enlarge. 2022;7(1):e000944.

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Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 52

EB Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2019

I know this is a HOTLY debated topic among EM Docs. So to get us all on the same page, the discriminatory zone is the b-HCG at which an IUP is expected to be seen on ultrasound. Nachi: Definitely concerning, but this is all the more reason you need to employ our favorite imaging modality… the ultrasound.

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Ultrasounds Radiology Radiology Infectious Diseases 40

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Authors: Mary Hamblen, DO (EM Resident Physician, TX); Justin Hacnik, MD (EM Resident Physician, TX); Katherine Spencer, MD (EM Resident Physician, TX); J.D. Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2017, 38 (4), 345-356. Journal of the American College of Radiology 2019, 16 (5, Supplement), S26-S37. DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.023173

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Stroke Radiology Radiology Emergency Department 103

Taming the SRU

MAY 22, 2023

As an EM physician, it is important to have an understanding of the spectrum of ankle injuries and how these are appropriately evaluated. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can evaluate for Achilles tendon rupture with a high sensitivity (96-100%) and specificity (83-100%) [8,9]. weight bearing status, discomfort) or any sequelae (e.g.,

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Fractures Dislocations Operations Radiology 77

EM Ottawa

MARCH 13, 2025

How did ultrasound become a cornerstone of emergency medicine? What ultrasound skills should an emergency physician in Canada possess? First, we […] The post Echos of the Future: PoCUS in EM appeared first on EMOttawa Blog. First, we […] The post Echos of the Future: PoCUS in EM appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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