Tag: CHF
Without POCUS we are Failing our CHF Patients
In its most basic sense, the physical exam is a method of inferring the state of health of the internal organs. For two centuries, it has been accomplished through auscultation, inspection, palpation, and percussion. These... read more
Is It CHF? Sepsis? Something Else?
A 59-year-old morbidly obese woman with a history of congestive heart failure presented with three days of intermittent chest discomfort. She characterized it as heartburn—a mid-epigastric burning sensation radiating up... read more
Utility and diagnostic accuracy of bedside lung ultrasonography during MET activations for respiratory deterioration
We investigated the feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of lung ultrasonography during medical emergency team (MET) activations for respiratory deterioration. The ultrasound exam was completed in 49/50 (98%) patients enrolled... read more
