What’s the literature behind using ultrasound for retained foreign bodies in soft tissue, and how do you do it? Read on for more!
Ultrasound for Retained Radiolucent Foreign Body in Soft Tissue Read 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.
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access – Tips for Success Read More »
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.
Guidelines for Imaging: Abdominal Pain in the Pediatric and Gravid Populations Read More »
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.
Testicular Torsion: Pearls and Pitfalls Read More »
Ultrasound as an additional adjunct in trained hands to support end-tidal capnography for confirming ETT placement during CPR and other low-flow states.
Ultrasound for Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Placement During CPR Read More »
Utility of ultrasound for diagnosing suspected appendicitis, especially in females and children
Ultrasound for Appendicitis Read More »
A great post by Core EM – Bringing core EM content to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Learn ultrasound guided pericardiocentesis for cardiac tamponade!
Core EM: Ultrasound Guided Pericardiocentesis Read More »
Combined with physical exam (+ Thompson’s test), here’s a a quick, cheap, readily available way to assess dynamic motion and contralateral evaluation for possible Achilles tendon rupture. The answer may not be definitive without further MRI, but perhaps get Ortho’s attention without a formal radiograph.
Ultrasound for Achilles Tendon Rupture Read More »
Quicker…cheaper…safer…dynamic…………stronger.
The lung US movement is coming. Don’t get left behind
Ultrasound for Pneumonia in the ED Read More »
Our ongoing intern report series is the product of first-year EM residents at UT Southwestern exploring clinical questions they have found to be particularly intriguing. For med students & junior residents – if you haven’t encountered these issues yet, you will!
Intern Report Collection Read More »