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How Point-of-Care Ultrasound led to a diagnosis of May-Thurner Syndrome
A 65-year-old man with a history of a left-sided inguinal hernia presented with three days of left-sided groin pain worsened with exertion and fatigue.
Daniel Belkin +5 more
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Abstract A 5‐month‐old, entire, male labradoodle presented with acute respiratory distress following surgical repair of a congenital ventral abdominal wall defect performed earlier the same day. On admission, the dog was lethargic, tachypnoeic and tachycardic with normal peripheral pulses and muffled heart sounds.
Sarah Miliaux +2 more
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Background Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has gained popularity as a bedside diagnostic imaging modality. In obstetrical populations, particularly in acute care settings, POCUS serves as a valuable complement to clinical assessment.
Ana Sjaus, Laura V. Young
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Introduction: Research suggests emergency providers using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to confirm an uncomplicated intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) can decrease emergency department (ED) length of stay (LOS) compared to a radiology department ultrasound
Sara Urquhart +3 more
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Recommendations for Arterial Blood Gas Collection in Intensive Care: Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Objectives To map and synthesise the main recommendations for arterial blood gas (ABG) collection in intensive care units (ICUs). Design A scoping review was conducted according to the PRISMA‐ScR Checklist, supported with The PAGER framework and guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology to ensure methodological rigour and analytical ...
Laura Lima Souza +8 more
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The Importance of Serial POCUS Exams – Dual Pathologies in Play
Serial point of care ultrasound (POCUS) exams are essential to assess acute pericardial effusions which can rapidly evolve into cardiac tamponade. A typical presentation includes dyspnea, tachycardia, and chest pain. Importantly, serial cardiac exams in
Zuo, Jonathan +2 more
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Background Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a common condition that causes significant diagnostic challenges in the emergency department (ED). Rapid and accurate diagnosis is crucial for the effective management of CHF and improving patient outcomes ...
Tsui Chi Leung
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Acalculous cholecystitis is a life-threatening diagnosis that is more commonly associated with ill patients in the ICU. We present a case of acute acalculous cholecystitis (ACC) in an otherwise healthy 18-year-old man who presented to the Emergency ...
Anderson Wang, Aalap Shah
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Incidentalomas Among Healthy Nephrology Fellow Volunteers at POCUS Workshops: A Case Series
A radiographic incidental finding (sometimes called an incidentaloma) is defined as a structure that is unintentionally found during an exam for an unrelated indication.
Ira Blau +2 more
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Disseminated thoracic MRSA infection may mimic tuberculosis with cavitary lung disease, pleural empyema and pericardial involvement. Bedside point‐of‐care ultrasound facilitated early recognition of multi‐compartment thoracic suppuration and guided prompt drainage.
Evans Nii Ayitey MacCready +5 more
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