A Comment on the November Issue of POCUS Journal [PDF]
POCUS Journal, 2022 Galen BT.
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POCUS Journal, 2016 Welcome to the first issue of the world’s first journal dedicated solely to point-of-care ultrasound. The Point-of-care Ultrasound Journal (POCUS J) is unique in its dedication to showcasing studies performed by any specialty- whether it’s the Emergency Department, Critical Care, Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Primary Care or Allied Health.
Amer M. Johri
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Can a POCUS Clinical Decision Rule Improve Reliability in the Diagnosis of Paediatric Transient Synovitis of the Hip? A Single Centre Pilot Study. [PDF]
POCUS JObjectives: Primary: To determine if point of care ultrasound (POCUS) combined with a clinical decision rule (CDR) improves reliability in the diagnosis of transient synovitis of the hip (TS) in paediatric patients presenting with atraumatic limp ...
McCreary DJ, Chowdhury R, Hamilton C.
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Performance of POCUS for Pregnancy Evaluation using a Non-Piezoelectric Ultrasound Device in the Emergency Department. [PDF]
POCUS JBackground: Confirmation of pregnancy location using point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is an essential component of emergency obstetric care. The accuracy of a non-piezoelectric portable ultrasound device compared to obstetric sonographer-performed ...
Yun HI, Wubben BM.
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Detecting a Canal of Nuck Hydrocoele in a Child with a Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Using POCUS. [PDF]
POCUS JIn females, failure of the processus vaginalis to close properly can result in continued outpouching of the parietal peritoneum through the inguinal canal into the labia majora, forming a structure known as the Canal of Nuck.
McCreary DJ, Munir M, Gopal M.
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Assessment of the Association Between Lung POCUS Findings During Preoperative Assessment and Cardiopulmonary Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery: A Pilot Study Protocol. [PDF]
POCUS JAbdominal surgeries make up a significant portion of all surgical procedures performed worldwide. Despite advances in surgical techniques, there is significant morbidity and mortality associated with abdominal surgeries.
Palaiodimos L +10 more
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Utilizing POCUS for the Identification and Management of PICC Line-Associated Cardiac Tamponade. [PDF]
POCUS JPeripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are commonly used in pediatric patients, but rare complications such as cardiac tamponade can occur. This case report describes a 5-month-old ex-premature infant who developed cardiac tamponade associated ...
Guzman PJC, Lidsky K, Hanna W.
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POCUS Diagnosis of Bacterial Lymphadenitis Later Determined to be Cat Scratch Disease: A Unique Presentation and Review. [PDF]
POCUS JAcute lymphadenopathy has a wide range of possible etiologies, ranging from self-limiting viral infections to life-threatening malignancy. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) can play a crucial role in identifying lymphadenopathy and ruling out other ...
Tolentino AP +4 more
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Lung POCUS in a Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic: Balancing Utility and Feasibility. [PDF]
POCUS JBackground: Despite abundant literature supporting the diagnostic utility of lung point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in inpatient settings, there is limited data on the feasibility and utility of lung POCUS in pulmonary outpatient clinics.
Sridhar P, Patrawalla P, Kim B.
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POCUS for Detection of Esophageal and Gastric Foreign Bodies. [PDF]
POCUS JBackground: Foreign body ingestion is a common and challenging complaint for physicians in the emergency department (ED). Although most foreign bodies pass naturally without surgical intervention, about 10-20% require removal based on their size, shape ...
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