Intern Ultrasound of the Month: Peripartum Reverse (Basal type) Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

Our next Intern Ultrasound of the Month features an incredibly rare case of peripartum reverse (basal-type) Takotsubo cardiomyopathy by Dr. Matt Mullins (PGY1), discovered with point-of-care ultrasound in the ED. Read on to learn more!

UltrasoundLauren McCaffertySeptember 22, 2019pocus, takotsubo, cardiomyopathy, pregnancy

Intern Ultrasound of the Month: Superficial Thrombophlebitis

Our first Intern Ultrasound of the Month features Dr. Josiah Smith (PGY1) discussing a patient who presented with localized forearm erythema, warmth, pain, and swelling. Using point-of-care ultrasound, a diagnosis of superficial thrombophlebitis was made within minutes! Read on to learn more!

UltrasoundLauren McCaffertyAugust 26, 2019POCUS, Ultrasound

How do I use it? Tonopen

How do I use it?Riley GrossoJanuary 28, 2019ophtho, tonopen, Just in time learning

New Back-Up Airway Debut - iGel How To

The iGel will be deployed as the back-up airway of choice for our department starting on Monday, March 5. Please read on the familiarize yourselves with this absolutely vital device that will enhance our abilities to care for patients with difficult airways.

Stuff you should knowJanel PaukovitsMarch 5, 2018iGel, Back-up airway, LMA, Back up airway

Ultrasound Case - Video Podcast Style #1

Great case showing the utility of POCUS during cardiac arrest by Ross McDermott PGY-1 with additional commentary by Vicki Noble.

US videoJanel PaukovitsNovember 3, 2017POCUS, Cardiac Arrest, ROSC, Ultrasound

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