ALiEM

MAY 13, 2024

Take the ALiEMU PEM POCUS: Soft Tissue Quiz Case Goals List the indications of performing a pediatric soft tissue point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Pediatric Soft Tissue POCUS Ultrasound Technique Figure 1. Linear ultrasound transducer Probe Use a linear, high-frequency transducer. Describe the limitations of soft tissue POCUS.

Ultrasounds 64

Ultrasounds Pediatrics Emergency Department Wellness 64

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 66

Radiology Radiology Ultrasounds Infectious Diseases 66

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Maintenance should be performed on any equipment before using in the delivery of patient care, this includes autoclaves, suction lines, ultrasounds, radiology equipment, etc. Sterilized instruments that have become compromised should be cleaned, repackaged and sterilized again. Perform spore testing on autoclaves prior to use.

Hazardous Materials 59

Hazardous Materials Infectious Diseases PPE Shock 59

EM Ottawa

APRIL 4, 2024

Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is becoming a cornerstone tool in our assessment of patient presentations and is helping us guide our clinical management. This is also represented in the amount of literature that has been published on the use of PoCUS in 2023.

Ultrasounds 71

Ultrasounds Infectious Diseases COPD Shock 71

EMDocs

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

An ultrasound of the testes reveals the following: What is the diagnosis? Clinical Infectious Disease. Radiology Key. He reports approximately one month of dysuria, and around two weeks ago noticed a dull aching sensation in his testicles that has progressively gotten worse. Published 2008 Sep 19. Cureus 12(7): e8991.

EMS 68

EMS Ultrasounds Emergency Department Infectious Diseases 68

Don't Forget the Bubbles

MARCH 4, 2024

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. This study suggests that ultrasound reduces these incidents. Annals of Emergency Medicine.

Hospitals 78

Hospitals Sepsis Fractures Emergency Department 78

Don't Forget the Bubbles

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

An ultrasound scan of the graft is usually sufficient to rule out these complications. Diagnosis is based on Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) in the blood, radiologic findings, and biopsy results. Creatinine is the primary biochemical marker for assessing renal function. Rejection Presentations can be non-specific.

Pediatrics 52

Pediatrics Fractures Dehydration Sepsis 52