Intern Ultrasound of the Month: Inguinal Hernia

This Intern Ultrasound-of-the-Month, by Dr. Leonard Keller, features a case of an inguinal hernia diagnosed with POCUS!

UltrasoundLauren McCaffertyMarch 5, 2020POCUS, hernia, ultrasound

Intern Ultrasound of the Month: Posterior Vitreous Detachment

Our next Intern Ultrasound-of-the-Month, by Dr. Ray Jabola, features a case of posterior vitreous detachment diagnosed with on point-of-care ultrasound. Read on to learn more!

UltrasoundLauren McCaffertyJanuary 6, 2020Ultrasound, POCUS, ocular, vitreous

Intern Ultrasound of the Month: Peritonsillar Abscess

Our next Intern Ultrasound-of-the-Month, by Dr. Emily Craft, features a case of a peritonsillar abscess with parapharyngeal phlegmon, diagnosed with point-of-care ultrasound using a submandibular approach. Read on to learn more!

UltrasoundLauren McCaffertyNovember 20, 2019pocus, peritonsillar abscess, deep neck infection

POCUS: Small Bowel Obstruction

Snow globe or obstructed bowel? Read on to learn more about SBO and how to diagnose this within seconds using point-of-care ultrasound!

UltrasoundLauren McCaffertyOctober 9, 2019ultrasound, sbo, bowel obstruction

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 knowGuest UserMarch 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 videoGuest UserNovember 3, 2017POCUS, Cardiac Arrest, ROSC, Ultrasound

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