Clinical history and physical concerning for acute coronary occlusion...equivocal EKG...normal Troponin or Troponin still pending... Bedside echo for regional wall motion abnormalities can detect imminent focal ischemia

Use POCUS and get right to the (lung) point!

FOAMed has revolutionized medical education. This is the second part of a multipart series evaluating FOAMed resources for learners of all levels. Today’s post covers ultrasound, an essential tool in emergency medicine.

CT: the donut of truth. Most physicians breathe a little easier sending a patient home with a negative CT abdomen/pelvis. However, the power of x-ray vision doesn’t allow us to turn off our brains. Certain pathologies may have only subtle findings on CT, and others may lend themselves better to other imaging modalities, such as ultrasound. By being aware of these pathologies and how to identify them, we can better recognize patients at risk of a missed diagnosis.

What's the literature behind using ultrasound for retained foreign bodies in soft tissue, and how do you do it? Read on for more!

As you start to move along in residency, you will soon find out: if you cannot achieve difficult intravenous access on your own, there is no one behind you who can. This is a skill that must be mastered.

The pediatric and gravid populations have special needs regarding imaging for abdominal pain. This article reviews the more common causes of abdominal pain in children and pregnant women and how to approach imaging in these populations.

A time-sensitive diagnosis: testicular torsion. This review evaluates the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of testicular torsion, providing an evidence-based update for emergency providers.