Tag: POCUS
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensivist: A Practical Guide on the Use of POCUS
This book, written by internationally renowned experts, is a comprehensive text covering all aspects and recommendations regarding the use of POCUS for critically ill neonates and children. Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)... read more
POCUS-first vs. CT-first Approach on ED LOS in Patients with Acute Cholecystitis
While point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS)-first and computed tomography (CT)-first approaches resulted in comparable emergency department (ED) length of stay (LOS) and time to surgical consultation for patients with mild AC,... read more
Mortality Predictor with sPAP in Elderly Critically Ill with Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
Mortality in general ARDS patients remains high, with many experiencing long-lasting sequelae. Numerous studies have been conducted to identify predictors of mortality in COVID-19 patients, particularly regarding right ventricular... read more
Prognostic Accuracy of POCUS in Patients with Pulseless Electrical Activity
This systematic review and meta-analysis shows that among 1,202 patients across 18 studies, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) exhibits high prognostic accuracy for survival to admission (SHA) and moderate accuracy for ROSC... read more
Diastolic Dysfunction Increases AKI Rick in COVID-19 Patients
Diastolic dysfunction increases the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with severe COVID-19. Using point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) to assess left ventricular diastolic function in the ICU may be a useful parameter... read more
The Point of Care Ultrasound Handbook
This NEW book is meant to be a reference for both the new and experienced point of care sonographer; to be a pocket guide to carry with you during your shift. We have included our best tips, tricks and any additional... read more
Implementing Bedside Percutaneous Tracheostomy and PUG Team to Reduce LOS
Thousands of critically ill patients every year in the United States receive tracheostomy and gastrostomy procedures. Recent research has investigated the benefits of a combined team approach to these procedures, with associated... read more
Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Shock
In this study, the identification of the etiology of shock by Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) was characterized by high sensitivity and a positive likelihood ratio, especially for obstructive shock. Hence, these findings... read more
Use of Cardiac POCUS in Diagnosis of HFrEF in a Patient with Ischemic Stroke
Ischemic strokes in younger adults, those 18 to 50 years old, account for approximately 10% to 15% of all ischemic strokes. Risk factors for stroke between younger and older patients tend to be similar. Younger patients... read more
Multi-Organ Point-Of-Care Ultrasound in AKI
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a clinical syndrome caused by a multitude of hemodynamic, toxic, and structural insults to the kidney, and portends worse patient outcomes. Despite careful history taking, physical examination,... read more
POCUS and Digital Tomosynthesis Correlation When Used with COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in primary care has good sensitivity and specificity when compared to digital tomosynthesis as regards the diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia in patients with the clinical suspicion of pulmonary... read more
Point of Care Ultrasound Made Easy
Point of Care Ultrasound Made Easy is an exciting and innovative book that aims to teach all healthcare professionals how to do simple and clinically relevant ultrasound scanning at the point of care. This book will help... read more
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
Preoperative POCUS to Identify Frailty and Predict Postoperative Outcomes
Similar to computed tomography measurements of psoas muscle area, preoperative ultrasound measurements of quadriceps depth shows promise in discriminating between frail and not-frail patients before surgery. It was also associated... read more
The Ultimate Guide to Point-of-Care Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
This comprehensive book provides an in-depth examination of a broad range of procedures that benefit from ultrasound guidance in the point-of-care setting. It covers common procedures such as ultrasound-guided central... read more
POCUS in Cardiorespiratory Arrest
The POCUS-CA (Point-of-care ultrasound in cardiac arrest) is a diagnostic tool in the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department setting. The literature indicates that in the patient in a cardiorespiratory arrest it... read more
The Exciting Future of Our Physical Exam with POCUS
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is the natural progression of what Laennec started over 200 years ago, a tool he would undoubtedly add to his diagnostic repertoire were he able to, as he did with Auenbrugger’s percussion... read more
Point of Care Venous Doppler Ultrasound
Accurate assessment of the hemodynamic status is vital for appropriate management of patients with critical illness. As such, there has been a constant quest for reliable and non-invasive bedside tools to assess and monitor... read more
Kidney Imaging with Point-of-Care Doppler Ultrasonography
We read with great interest the article by Caroli et al., in which they meticulously discuss the role of imaging in elucidating both structural and functional aspects of kidney disease. Herein, we would like to briefly comment... read more
Point of Care Ultrasound
Compact, hand-carried ultrasound devices are revolutionizing how healthcare providers practice medicine in nearly every specialty. The 2nd Edition of this award-winning text features all-new chapters, a greatly expanded... read more
POCUS Diagnosis of Medial Plantar Artery Pseudoaneurysm Secondary to Penetrating Injury
Pseudoaneurysms of the foot are rare and can occur from a range of etiologies, including laceration from a foreign body. The majority of reported cases have been diagnosed by computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging,... read more
What is the Ideal Approach for Emergent Pericardiocentesis Using POCUS Guidance?
A total of 166 pericardial effusions were identified during the study period. The mean skin-to-pericardial fluid distance was 5.6 cm for the subxiphoid views, which was significantly greater than that for the parasternal... read more
