Pericardial tamponade occurs when fluid within the pericardial sac impairs filling of the right-sided chambers, leading to a decrease in cardiac output and hemodynamic compromise. It is neither a clinical nor an echocardiographic diagnosis alone. Rather, the echocardiogram carries diagnostic value a...

Subclavian/axillary vein catheterization -- a not commonly performed ED procedure -- using ultrasound guidance is simple to do!

"Lung pulse?" How does a lung have a pulse?

EPSS is a simple, easy to learn tool that allows a quick estimation of left ventricular function. The value of EPSS lies in its objective findings that do not require specialized training for interpretation and utilization, as shown by numerous studies. In patients without mitral or aortic valvula...

After taking all the time and resources for conscious sedation, you find yourself unsure whether the shoulder dislocation has been reduced. You have two options: 1) Wait for sedation to wear off. Send patient around corner to x-ray. a) If reduced, great. b) If not reduced, then your team must repeat the whole process. 2) ULTRASOUND!

The Mount Sinai interns' latest US pearl shows us that: The proper use of POCUS for small bowel obstruction can expedite care, replace plain film radiography, reduce cost, reduce duration of stay, lead to expedited surgical consultations, and reduce unnecessary radiation. Better yet, studies h...

The latest quick-hit ultrasound pearl details the critical diagnosis and interpretation of abdominal aortic aneurysm that emergency providers cannot afford to miss.

Point-of-care ultrasound is becoming an increasingly more common part of the emergency department evaluation. In this post, we explore the benefits of using water in place of ultrasound gel to evaluate distal extremity injuries.