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FAST Is Fast, and FAST Is Last

The Trauma Pro

Ever been in a trauma activation where it seems like the first thing that happens is that someone steps up to the patient with the ultrasound probe in hand? If not, it may be time to terminate resuscitation. Then pull out the ultrasound machine, but be quick about it. Well, it’s not supposed to be that way.

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Trick of the Trade: Gel-free ultrasound-guided peripheral IV technique

ALiEM

Ever finally step away from a busy resuscitation and someone stops you for peripheral IV access? You set up everything, have the patient positioned, and then notice there is no sterile ultrasound gel. The trick is to eliminate anything of poor acoustic impedance between the ultrasound probe and the patient’s skin.

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Cardiac Arrest Update 2024 (Part 2)

Core Ultrasound

In part two of this series on using ultrasound during cardiac arrest, we dive into advanced strategies to further optimize your resuscitation care. Building on the foundation from part one, this video focuses on actionable tips to take your ultrasound skills to the next level during cardiac arrest scenarios.

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Cardiac Arrest Update 2024 (Part 1)

Core Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance patient care during cardiac arrest. In Part 1 of this lecture, we break down how ultrasound can be effectively utilized in three key areas: identifying reversible causes, assisting in critical procedures, and guiding resuscitation.

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IVC Distensibility Index vs Collapsibility Index: Using the Correct Index

RebelEM

Regarding caval indexes, the advent of artificial intelligence and advanced learning has become integrated into many ultrasound machines. Ultrasound Med Biol. lactate-targeted fluid resuscitation on regional, microcirculatory and hypoxia-related perfusion parameters in septic shock: a randomized controlled trial.

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Ultrasound of the Month: Gallbladder Perforation

Taming the SRU

A bedside right upper quadrant ultrasound was performed, and the images are below. Patients should be resuscitated as deemed appropriate. Ultrasound is the gold standard for diagnosing cholelithiasis because it is more sensitive for detecting gallstones. The remainder of his exam was unremarkable. 2018;34(2):132-136.

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EM@3AM: Murine Typhus

EMDocs

The RUSH exam: Rapid Ultrasound in SHock in the evaluation of the critically lll. State of the art of diagnosis of rickettsial diseases: the use of blood specimens for diagnosis of scrub typhus, spotted fever group rickettsiosis, and murine typhus. Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2016 Oct;29(5):433-9. Perera P, Mailhot T, Riley D, Mandavia D.

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