This case is by Dr. Ryan Starkman (now PGY2) and is a great example of a large circumferential pericardial effusion with sonographic tamponade physiology diagnosed with POCUS. This expedited interventional cardiology involvement before the patient decompensated, and 750cc of fluid was successfully drained in the cath lab.
Read MoreThis case is by Dr. Jacob Perino and is a great example of an incidental finding of an iliac aneurysm found when performing a bladder ultrasound on a patient presenting with a malfunctioning Foley catheter. Read on to learn more about iliac aneurysms and bladder ultrasound in the setting of a Foley.
Read MoreThis month’s case is by Dr. Yanina Guevara who shares a case of painless monocular vision changes in a patient who was found to have a retinal detachment (and vitreous hemorrhage), first diagnosed with point-of-care ultrasound! This is accompanied by an overview of how to perform an ultrasound ocular exam and highlights some of the pathologies that can be visualized. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreDr. Nick DiMeo provides an overview of traumatic arthrotomy and outlines a diagnostic approach for this high risk pathology.
Read MoreDr. Bejan Kanga (PGY3) highlights the prevalence and morbidity of DVTs and PEs, provides a framework for determining appropriateness for outpatient management, and discusses treatment options.
Read MoreOur latest Intern Ultrasound of the Month is by Dr. Abby Wissman and features a cool case of a complex cystic renal mass found incidentally. She reviews the basics of renal POCUS and dives into a great discussion about various renal pathology that we may see on ultrasound.
Read MoreTo follow up our most recent case of McConnell’s sign in the setting of an acute pulmonary embolism, Dr. Isma Dhanani goes more in-depth on the right heart and covers additional signs of right heart dysfunction - acute and chronic - that can be quickly identified with POCUS.
Read MoreOur latest Intern Ultrasound of the Month is brought to you by Dr. Gabe Alagna. He presents a case in which POCUS performed on a patient in cardiac arrest found an enlarged right heart with McConnell’s sign, raising concern for PE, which quickly changed management. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreNow that we’re in the midst of winter, there’s a good chance you’ll have a patient presenting with hypothermia. Our latest blog post by Lucas Rappert, a 4th year medical student from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine who recently completed our Resus elective, provides an excellent review of the pathophysiology and management of hypothermia in the ED. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreOur latest Intern Ultrasound of the Month is by Dr. Annie Thai. She shares a case of a symptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysm and provides a great review of how to perform and optimize your aorta ultrasound exam. We hope you enjoy!
Read MoreHolidays are a time for fun with the family, holiday traditions and snacks. Here is a blog from our PGY 1, Dr. Gabe Alagna, explaining why enjoying whipped cream from the can may not be the best option.
Read MoreOur latest resus blog is an excellent review of REBOA by CWRU MS4 Matthew McCabe! Hope you enjoy!
Read MoreOur next Intern Ultrasound of the Month is by Dr. Dave Wiliams and features a classic case of cellulitis in which POCUS helped support the clinical diagnosis and rule out an abscess. Read on for a great review of cellulitis and how to evaluate for soft tissue infections using POCUS.
Read MoreOur latest blog is by MS4 Erica Fleming-Hall and explores the indications and evidence for Resuscitative Thoracotomy. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreOur next Intern Ultrasound of the Month is by Dr. Matthew Hom and features a great case of vitreous hemorrhage diagnosed with POCUS. Read on to learn more about this and how to differentiate from ophthalmologic emergencies such as retinal detachment.
Read MoreOur latest Resus blog post is by former CWRU MS4 Chris Schlechter which features a great discussion of resuscitative TEE and the evidence supporting its utility!
Read MoreOur next Intern Ultrasound of the Month is by (now PGY2) Dr. Brian Fort and features a great case of post-viral pneumonia with associated pleural effusions diagnosed with POCUS when the patient was too unstable for CT. The patient’s course was further complicated by bacterial superinfection resulting in Lemierre syndrome.
Read MoreOur latest Resus blog post is by former MS4 at CWRU Alexandria Gerber (now EM intern at UPMC) and features a great discussion about thromboelastography (TEG) and its utility in assessing real-time coagulation status and guiding management in resuscitations!
Read MoreSummer has made our hearts sing! But that means it’s time to review some action potentials. This month’s blog is brought to you by now MD/PhD Dr. Sweet, a budding cardiologist in the making who rotated with us this past spring while still a student. Enjoy and call the Poison Center!
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