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PEM POCUS Series: Soft Tissue Ultrasound

ALiEM

63M with an Erythematous Abdomen Limitations of POCUS As with all ultrasound applications, soft tissue POCUS is operator dependent. Di Coneybeare) For additional reading on ultrasounding necrotizing fasciitis, see these ALiEM articles: QI Series: Cellulitis vs Necrotizing Fasciitis Ultrasound For The Win! – 97.4%) 85.4% (78.9-90.2%)

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The 79th Bubble Wrap x Bristol Royal Hospital For Children

Don't Forget the Bubbles

The task force (Society of Critical Care Medicine) was made up of paediatric experts in critical care, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, general paediatrics, nursing, and public health from six continents. It was then reviewed by an international group of experts.

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Episode 24 - First Trimester Pregnancy Emergencies: Recognition and Management

EB Medicine

Jeff: Perhaps most importantly, no history or physical alone can rule in or out an ectopic pregnancy, for that you’ll need testing and imaging or operative findings. Jeff: All patients with a positive pregnancy test and vaginal bleeding should receive an ultrasound performed by either an emergency physician or by radiology.