ultrasound

Ultrasound is an important component of the evaluation for pneumothorax. This US Probe post looks at a case of pneumothorax and provides great pearls for your next shift.

What alternatives do you have for procedural sedation in shoulder reductions? This US Probe post looks at the US-guided interscalene nerve block.

How can you minimize delays in compressions and provide high-quality CPR in cardiac arrest, while using ultrasound? This US Probe post provides you key pearls.

An easy-to-acquire and reproducible measure of right ventricular dysfunction that correlates with outcomes in patients with pulmonary embolism… what’s not to like?

Can you accurately diagnose acute chest syndrome in children with ultrasound? Learn more about this with the latest post from US Probes.

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

“One systematic review found intra-articular injections to be as safe and effective as procedural sedation for bedside shoulder reductions”

Last month Tyler Dschaak, MD told us about using ultrasound to diagnose a septic hip. Today’s post is on the utility of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of shoulder dislocations.

“The RUSH exam provides a framework for approaching the non-traumatic patient in the emergency department presenting with undifferentiated hypotension”

Olabiyi Akala, MD summarizes this set of ultrasound techniques that can help you rapidly determine the etiology of shock in a crashing patient.