Ultrasound Podcast

In this week’s video, we’re showing you our second episode of the new Ultrasound Leadership Academy Image Review: From Motion to Meaning.  The Ultrasound Leadership Academy is a non-profit whose sole function is to educate medical providers on best practices while incorporating ultrasound into their daily practice.  We offer many different tiers of support, including dedicated image review, personalized curriculum and one-on-one virtual hangouts.  Click the link to learn more!

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Direct download: Ultrasound_cases_ULA_2_PODCAST.mp4
Category:Image Review -- posted at: 7:00am PDT

In the last episode I showed you part one of the interview I had with Dr. Terren Trott discussing the velocity time integral and how it can be used to help manage our sick patients. In this episode, I share with you the thrilling conclusion!

If you want to learn this technique AND MORE, check out our upcoming in-person mini-course SONOLAB, March 5th in sunny San Diego. (Click here for more info! https://www.soundandsurf.com/the-sono-lab/p/san-diego-2024)

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Direct download: VTI_with_Terren_Trott_Part_2_PODCAST.mp4
Category:Core Ultrasound -- posted at: 9:21am PDT

Have you ever wondered how much fluid is too much in your critical ill patients? Join us in this enlightening session with Dr. Terren Trott MD, an emergency medicine AND critical physician who also completed an ultrasound fellowship, as we talk about how the VTI can be used in assessing volume responsiveness in our critically ill patients. This interview is going to be split up into TWO parts.  Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!

If you want to learn this technique AND MORE, check out our upcoming in-person mini-course SONOLAB, March 5th in sunny San Diego. (Click here for more info! https://www.soundandsurf.com/the-sono-lab/p/san-diego-2024)

And lastly, in case you’d like to check out the article we talked about at the beginning, here’s the link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30997543/

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Direct download: Terren_Trott_VTI_Part_1_Podcast.mp4
Category:Core Ultrasound -- posted at: 7:58am PDT

In this episode, Michael Macias and I chat about some barriers and benefits of using ultrasound in community (non or less academic) emergency departments. 

Any place where medicine is practiced should be held to similar standards, and POCUS should be considered standard of care. We discuss a study done at our home institution where we looked at a quite large sample of ultrasounds and various providers to give insight on which exams are common and some potential missed opportunities! 

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 References:

  1. Smalley CM, Simon EL, Muir MR, Fertel BS. A Real-World Experience: Retrospective Review of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Utilization and Quality in Community Emergency Departments. West J Emerg Med. 2023 Jun 30;24(4):685-692. doi: 10.5811/westjem.58965. PMID: 37527388; PMCID: PMC10393449.

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Direct download: Community_Ultrasound_Pearls_with_Dr._Michael_Macias_PODCAST.mp4
Category:Core Ultrasound -- posted at: 9:28am PDT

In part 2 of this amazing interview, Dr. Trott and I discuss specifics on ultrasound and how it can benefit critical care and emergency medicine physicians.  We discuss our favorite position for central venous catheters (Spoiler alert: We both love right subclavians the most!) and other interesting insights.  Check it out!

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Direct download: Terren_Trot_Part_2_Podcast.mp4
Category:Ultrasound Podcast -- posted at: 8:39am PDT

Have you ever wanted to ask an intensive care doc about how they utilize POCUS in their daily practice?  What about a critical care doc who is also emergency medicine and POCUS-fellowship trained?

I got to sit down (in person!) with Dr. Terren Trott, who is a California transplant in Kentucky who has some amazing insights to share with us.  Check it out!

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Direct download: Trott_Part_1_With_intro_mid_outro-Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 8:09am PDT

In this episode, I walk you through basic machine operation for the Sonosite Xporte, including selecting the appropriate probe/setting, inputting patient (and your) information, how to record and how to export to review later or store in your institution (please check with your institution on appropriate technique for storing images/clips!)

In the future, we will be publishing more content like this, that should be helpful to all comers.  Please leave a comment if there’s a specific machine you’d like me to work on next!

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Direct download: SONOSITE_FOR_PDOCAST_with_Mid_ULA_Ad.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 8:57am PDT

I am so happy to share with you all part two of my first interview with Dr. Michael Macias! In this podcast we talk about a single topic: fracture management. Please enjoy this second part of my interview with Dr. Macias and we can't wait to hear from you and learn how you all utilize ultrasound in the management of suspected or confirmed fractures

Oh, and if you want to learn how to identify fractures on ultrasound and how to do hematoma blocks, check out our newest 5 Minute Sono on the topic: https://coreultrasound.com/fracture-and-hematoma-blocks/

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Direct download: Macias_podcast_2_intro_ad_outro_PODCAST.mp4
Category:Ultrasound Podcast -- posted at: 12:44pm PDT

I'm so happy to finally be able to sit down with Dr. Michael Macias and discuss a few things that I've been meaning to ask him. Mike graduated from an ultrasound fellowship and then begin working as a community-based physician where he became the Ultrasound Director for Emergent Medical Associates, as well as the UHS Southern California Residency Consortium, he is the Assistant Emergency Department Director AND is the founder of the POCUS Atlas.  It was impossible to fit in everything that I wanted to talk with him about in one episode!

Please enjoy this first part of my interview with Dr. Macias where we discuss: How to use ultrasound in a community based-setting to place transvenous pacers, how to use right heart ultrasound effectively in both confirmed and suspected PE as well as fracture management.

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Direct download: Macias_Episode_1_with_Intro_Ad_Outro-Podcast_Version-V2.mp4
Category:Ultrasound Podcast -- posted at: 7:02am PDT

The Ultrasound Leadership Academy is a non-profit that was founded 10 years ago the the same people who first started the Ultrasound Podcast (Mike Malin, Matt Dawson and Mike Stone), and our mission is to spread the highest-quality ultrasound education to all.

This video is a new series to highlight some of the features of ULA, including dedicated ultrasound  image/clip review, focused on ways to improve adequate image acquisition, as well as personalized online video-conference one-on-one mentoring. 

Check out https://academy.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com  learn more, and please feel free to reach out to admin@ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com!

This episode includes intrauterine device (IUD) identification the FAST exam, renal calyceal rupture“

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Direct download: ULA_Image_Review_Episode_1_PODCAST_version.mp4
Category:Image Review -- posted at: 10:04am PDT

Welcome to our latest video where we explore the crucial role of point-of-care ultrasound in early detection of ectopic pregnancies.

🌐 In just a few minutes, we guide you through the process of using ultrasound to identify signs and symptoms, ensuring timely and effective medical intervention.

🤰 What's Inside?
Discover the key features of an ectopic pregnancy ultrasound, understand how to differentiate it from a normal intrauterine pregnancy, and empower yourself with the knowledge to enhance patient care.

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Direct download: Ectopic_Pregnancy_Podcast_with_Ad.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 7:36am PDT

Welcome to our latest video, where we delve into using point-of-care ultrasound for determining the fetal heart rate using M-mode.

🔍 What's Inside?

In this short and informative video, we guide you through the steps of using M-mode on a point-of-care ultrasound machine to accurately assess the fetal heart rate. Whether you're a healthcare professional or an ultrasound enthusiast, this tutorial breaks down the process in a clear and concise manner. The main point: Using M-mode instead of pulsed-wave Doppler likely involves less energy transmitted to the fetus.

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Direct download: Fetal_Heart_Rate_with_Ad_Podcast-v2.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 12:03pm PDT

In this 5 Minute Sono video we are going to discuss the basics on how to identify an intrauterine pregnancy using your bedside ultrasound machine. Follow our step-by-step guide to using point-of-care ultrasound for intrauterine pregnancy identification. From preparation to scanning techniques, we cover it all, including how to interpret key indicators on the ultrasound screen.

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Direct download: Intrauterine_Pregnancy_Identification_with_Ad_Podcast.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 8:35am PDT

In this 5 Minute Sono video we are going to discuss some basic scanning techniques involving OB/Ob Gyn. This is a must watch video for point of care providers wanting to learn the basics on how to evaluate pregnant patients and patients with suspected uterine and ovarian pathology!

Stay tuned for upcoming videos with specific pregnancies, including ectopic, pregnancies, how to assess by ability and the fetal heart rate!

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Direct download: Basic_Scanning_OB_Five_Minute_Sono_Podcast_with_Ad.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 6:57am PDT

Pyloric stenosis is a relatively common condition in infants that can lead to severe vomiting, dehydration, and weight loss. Timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Bedside ultrasound has become a valuable tool for diagnosing pyloric stenosis quickly and non-invasively. Learn how to effectively perform the exam definitely within the reach of the non-radiologist clinician.

Check out the video for more details!

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Direct download: Pyloric_Stenosis_PODCAST_with_Ad.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 7:32am PDT

In this video, we will guide you through the sonographic evaluation of a suspected ankle effusion using bedside ultrasound. We will also demonstrate how to accurately perform an ankle aspiration and injection. Check out this latest 5 Minute Sono video for details on how to do it!

(Of note, this video only covers the sonographic identification and needle guidance aspects. Please check with local rules/guidelines/standard of care for exact techniques!)

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Direct download: Ankle_Identification-Aspiration-Injection_Ultrasound-PODCAST.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 8:22am PDT

In this Five Minute Sono video, Jailyn discusses how to identify an elbow effusion, and then how to aspirate fluid or inject medications. This is a potentially very difficult procedure made easier by bedside ultrasound. Check out the video to learn more!

Of note, this video only discovers the ultrasound identification and needle guidance aspects. Please check with local rules/guidelines/standard of care for exact techniques!)

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Direct download: Elbow_identification_aspiration_injection_PODCAST.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 9:15am PDT

Ultrasound has high accuracy for diagnosing a wrist effusion. As a bonus, it ALSO increases the accuracy of aspirations and injections. Check out the latest 5 Minute Sono video for details on how to do it!

(Of note, this video only covers the sonographic identification and needle guidance aspects. Please check with local rules/guidelines/standard of care for exact techniques!)

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Direct download: Five_Minute_Sono_Wrist_Effusion_Aspiration_Injection_PODCAST.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 7:50am PDT

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects millions of people and may be tricky to definitely diagnose. Bedside ultrasound can be a phenomenal adjunct in the evaluation in patients suspected of having this debilitating illness.

Check out our 5 Minute Sono video to learn how to accurately diagnose carpal tunnel using a simple measurement of the median nerve inside the carpal tunnel!

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Direct download: Carpal_tunnel_exam_5MS-PODCAST.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 8:52am PDT

🔍 Unlock the secrets of ultrasound with our concise guide on Pulsed Wave and Continuous Wave Doppler, and how they can revolutionize your medical practice. 🎓🌐 Discover the key differences, applications, and advantages of each method in this brief, 5 Minute Sono video. 

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Direct download: 5_Min_Sono_-_PW_and_CW_Doppler_-_PODCAST_version.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 7:53am PDT

🌈 Unraveling the Magic of Color Doppler 🌈

Welcome to Core Ultrasound! In this 5 Minute Sono educational video, we dive into the fascinating world of ultrasound imaging and explore the principles behind Color and Power Doppler.

Color Doppler is a crucial technique used in medical ultrasound to visualize blood flow within the body. By assigning colors to moving blood cells, we can easily identify the direction and speed of blood flow in real-time. But how does it all work? Join us as we break down the basics behind color mapping and demonstrate its clinical significance through captivating examples.

🧠 Educational and Informative 🧠

Whether you're a medical professional, student, or simply curious about medical imaging technologies, this video is designed to be informative and accessible to all. Our expert explanation and insightful visuals will take you on a journey through the inner workings of these Doppler techniques, helping you gain a deeper understanding of their applications and limitations.

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Direct download: 5_Minute_Sono_-_Power_and_Color_Doppler_-_PODCAST_Version.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 9:01am PDT

I’m so proud to be living my truth and sharing my story with you all!  Join me in this special episode where I share just a little bit of my journey of coming out to the rest of the world as a transgender woman. Also, there are 5 other reasons to watch: I’ll share with you my favorite ultrasound cases of the past few months. 

I hope you enjoy this wide-ranging talk on some pretty important and amazing topics!

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Direct download: Extreme_Cases_2023-Low_Quality_With_Ad-with_intro_outro-Edit_V2.mp4
Category:Core Ultrasound -- posted at: 11:04am PDT

At long last, we are finally revitalizing the image review segment of our channel and website! The purpose of image review sessions is to just go through a hodgepodge of ultrasound clips seen at various places that I (or guests to the show) have worked. 

The idea first came up when I was doing image reviews of your sessions when I was the Ultrasound Director at the University of Kentucky. There was so much good information and knowledge translation that I felt like I needed to be shared with a broader audience than with my residents, fellows and faculty. 

Sometimes we have specific themes and sometimes it’s just cool ultrasounds that we’ve collected. We try to give one or more learning tips per ultrasound clip. If you have any questions on this specific one, please leave the question in the comment! If you have any clips that you would like to submit, please email!

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Direct download: Image_Review_with_Caleb-With_Ad-Podcast_Quality.mp4
Category:Image Review -- posted at: 11:45am PDT

In this 5 Minute Sono video, we'll guide you through the process of using ultrasound imaging to identify and diagnose inguinal and femoral hernias. Hernias can be difficult to identify with physical examination alone (and may actually be missed on CT!), but with ultrasound imaging, healthcare professionals can detect hernias at the bedside with greater accuracy and confidence.

This video will walk you through the steps of performing an ultrasound scan for hernia identification, including patient positioning, ultrasound probe placement, and image interpretation. You'll learn about the different types of hernias and how they appear on ultrasound images, as well as the key features to look for when assessing for a hernia.

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Direct download: 5MS_hernia-Podcast-V1.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 7:15am PDT

In this Five Minute Sono video, Paul Khalil (with the help of Rob Farrow), walks us through the bedside diagnosis of testicular torsion. This disease is quite important to diagnose as early as possible and using this tool may dramatically increase the chance of testicular salvage. 

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Direct download: Testicular_Torsion_and_Pathology_PODCAST.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 9:27am PDT

In this Five Minute Sono I show you how to diagnose a viral pneumonia using bedside ultrasound.

While the most common application these days is probably for COVID-19 pneumonia, these techniques also can be used to diagnose any viral pulmonary infections.

Bacterial pneumonia has a slightly different appearance, and I’ll post that video later in the week! 

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Direct download: Viral_Pneumonia_Legacy_Five_Minute_Sono_with_Ad-PODCAST.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 6:23am PDT

Cardiac POCUS can be dramatically useful and life-saving in cardiac arrest. I like to think about it in three different broad categories: Procedural, identifying reversible causes, and guiding therapy. 

This video isn’t a discussion regarding its utility for procedures or diagnosing reversible causes, but it is talking about how maybe the echo pulse check is not the best way to assess for adequate perfusion during pulse checks. 

Terren Trott, MD and I discuss our thoughts on two articles demonstrating how carotid and femoral artery ultrasound can be utilized during pulse checks.  Check out the publications we will be discussing on Pubmed: PMIDs 35131404 and 35792305.

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Direct download: Is_the_Echo_Pulse_Check_DNR-PODCAST-Ad.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 8:21am PDT

In this five minute sono video, I’m going to walk you through how to get started scanning the lungs.

The most common applications for performing an ultrasound of the lungs include pulmonary edema (traditionally seen in heart failure exacerbations but can be present in plenty of other pathologies), pneumothorax and pleural effusion. 

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Direct download: How_to_scan_the_lungs_PODCAST.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:00am PDT

In this 5 Min Sono Video, we show you the basics of how to identify pericardial tamponade using ultrasound. The key is diastolic collapse of one of the right sided chambers (atrial diastole and ventricular diastole).

If you need a little primer on pericardial effusions (that aren’t tamponade), check out the 5 Minute Sono video on pericardial effusions either on this podcast, on youtube, or on the website

I’ll be posting all of the 5 Minute Sono videos that were exclusively on our website here so stay tuned for future videos!

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Direct download: Basic_Cardiac_Ultrasound_Pericardial_Tamponade_PODCAST.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 6:00am PDT

In this 5 Min Sono Video, we show you the basics of how to specifically identify pericardial effusions using ultrasound. This will just be to help with pericardial effusions, and we’ll talk about tamponade in a separate 5 Minute Sono video!  I’ll be posting all of the 5 Minute Sono videos that were exclusively on our website here so stay tuned for future videos!

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Direct download: Basic_Cardiac_Ultrasound_Pericardial_Effusion-Podcast.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 7:30am PDT

In this intro video, we demonstrate the use of ultrasound imaging to identify fractures. Ultrasound-guided fracture identification is a minimally invasive technique that allows for quick and accurate diagnosis of fractures, without the need for radiation or contrast agents. Additionally, it can be used during reductions to assist in identification of adequate alignment without the need for a C-arm!

Also, if you happen to be using a hematoma block as your analgesic, ultrasound can be vastly useful in a precision injection directly into that fracture.

Whether you're a medical professional or simply curious about the latest advancements in diagnostic imaging, this video is sure to provide valuable insights into the world of ultrasound-guided fracture identification and hematoma blocks.

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Direct download: Fracture_and_hematoma_blocks_5MINSONO_Podcast_Version_V2.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 8:19pm PDT

In this 5 Min Sono Video, we show you the basics of how to perform a basic cardiac ultrasound (and we include pericardial effusions, ejection fraction and right heart strain).

I’ll be posting all of the 5 Minute Sono videos that were exclusively on our website here so stay tuned for future videos!

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Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 7:25am PDT

Joint pain is a fairly common complaint and accurately identifying fluid (or lack thereof) can be difficult and frustrating without POCUS! In this video I show you how to identify joint effusions (including shoulder, knee and hip effusions) and how to use ultrasound to accurately stick a needle in it to either drain that fluid or to aspirate it. (sorry about the audio quality on the intro/outro, I’m working with some new equipment and also it was beautiful outside ☺)

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Direct download: Joint_Effusion_Lecture_with_Intro_Outro-PODCAST_WITH_AD_200MB.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:15am PDT

Ultrasound is an indispensable adjunct when performing vascular access in the subset of patients that need it.  Unfortunately, ergonomics are often not ideal when performing POCUS-guided vascular access, especially when the ultra-portable POCUS devices are used. 

The folks at Oculine were kind enough to send me one of their devices (specifically made for the Butterfly iQ+) and in this video I unbox it and show you how its used, both with peripheral IV’s as well as with nerve blocks.  Check it out!

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Direct download: Oculine_review_podcast_version2.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:52am PDT

This video is the ultimate guide to ultrasound-guided knee aspiration and injection. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll pick up valuable tips and techniques to improve your skills and optimize patient outcomes.

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Direct download: Knee_arthrocentesis_PODCAST_version_with_Ad.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 8:52am PDT

See inside your body like never before with soft tissue ultrasound. This non-invasive diagnostic tool offers a safe and effective way to evaluate soft tissues and monitor medical conditions.

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Direct download: Soft_Tissue-Podcast_Version_with_Ad-v3.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:52am PDT

Achilles tendon rupturescan be difficult to diagnose via the physical exam. #POCUS has been shown to have a +LR = 74, -LR of 0.05, a sensitivity of 95% and a specificity of 99% in the diagnosis of achilles tendon ruptures! (This is according to a SR/MA of 15 studies and 808 patients.PMID:34801318).

Watch this 5 Minute Sono video to learn more!

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Direct download: 5MIN_SONO_Achilles_PODCAST_with_ad-V4.mp4
Category:Five Minute Sono -- posted at: 10:08am PDT

https://www.coreultrasound.com/Airway ultrasound is something that can be quite complex but at its most basic, it can be used to help determine if you have endotracheal versus endobronchial intubation. This is definitely not something that needs to be done all the time, but is a great adjunct in the appropriate clinical setting!

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Direct download: Airway_Ultrasound-Edit-V2_podcast_vershmp4.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:57pm PDT

I've performed the TAP (Transversus Abdominus Plane) block a few times, but as an EM doc, I sometimes have a hard time finding a good application for it. 

In this week's podcast, Dr. Kat Vlasica joins us again to enlighten us on some novel applications of the TAP block as well as introduce us to some variations on the TAP block: The subcostal TAP and the rectus sheath block. Check it out!

Don’t forget to check out Courses.coreultrasound.com for all your CME educational needs!

Our new POCUS Question Bank is HERE!

Our newest in-person conference will be in Sunny San Diego! Check out the URL here: https://www.soundandsurf.com 

If you’re interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com!

Direct download: CoreUltrasound_TAP_Block_with_Dr_Kat_Vlasica.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 6:59am PDT

Spoiler: Dr. Spiegel uses IVC ultrasound in every one of his sick patients.  Another spoiler: Volume responsiveness might not be all that important. 

Check out the podcast on his top tips for evaluating the IVC and his thoughts on volume responsiveness, volume tolerance and why it might not even matter.

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Our new POCUS Question Bank is HERE!

Check out the IVC 5MS!

Our newest in-person conference will be in Sunny San Diego! Check out the URL here: https://www.soundandsurf.com 

If you’re interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com!

Direct download: Core_Ultrasound_Podcast_with_Rory_Spiegel_750.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 8:04am PDT

This week I get to share with you an online lecture I gave for "EM-Sono Mastery 2021" in March (Thanks, Dr. Marco Garrone!).  In this lecture I share with you my top 4 favorite nerve blocks.  Check it out!

Don’t forget to check out Courses.coreultrasound.com for all your CME educational needs!

Our new POCUS Question Bank is HERE

Our newest in-person conference will be in Sunny San Diego! Check out the URL here: https://www.soundandsurf.com 

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Direct download: Top_four_blocks_-_Italian_preesentation_smol.mp4
Category: -- posted at: 3:25pm PDT

In this weeks podcast, Jacob talks about all things cardiac arrest ultrasound. He tackles 3 different topics starting with ID'ing reversible causes. Not all of the H's and T's are amenable to ultrasound diagnosis, but you can use ultrasound for: Tamponade, Tension PTX, Thromboses, Trauma and Hypovolemia. With procedures, ultrasound-guidance is key, but don't forget that an IO is much faster. Ultrasound-guided pulse checks maybe are a little controversial if you just read abstracts. Remember: ten seconds = ten seconds. The ultrasound does not prolong pulse checks, humans prolong pulse checks. Enjoy!

Don’t forget to check out Courses.coreultrasound.com for all your CME educational needs!

Our new POCUS Question Bank is HERE

If you’re interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com!

Direct download: Pocus_and_arrest_2021_Podcast_2.mp4
Category: -- posted at: 9:48am PDT

In this video I share with you a summary of the 3 main leg blocks from a lecture I gave at WINFOCUS this year. While I don't cover suprainguinal fascia iliaca or PENG blocks in this talk, we have links to how to perform them elsewhere on the website. Looking forward to hearing what you all think!

Direct download: 2021.7.29_-_LE_NB_Podcast_final_Podcast_smol.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 6:21am PDT

In this episode I share with you my TOP TIPS for bedside ultrasound (Technically it's 15 tips, but who's counting?) I originally gave this during the virtual SEMPA conference this year (2021). Check it out!

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Direct download: Top_5_Final_for_podcast.mp4
Category: -- posted at: 5:45am PDT

In this ultrasound podcast, I will be discussing a few of my favorite cases. This was initially recorded for the SEMPA virtual conference last week, and I’m stoked to share it with you all here. Check it out and let me know what you think!

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Direct download: extreme_US_cases_podcast_smol.mp4
Category: -- posted at: 7:13am PDT

This week on the podcast I feature a Grand Rounds talk that my bestie Ben Smith gave at the University of Vermont (via Peter Weimersheimer). In this talk, Ben gives us his best pearls on how to educate effectively, using ultrasound as the educational product. Check it out below!

Don't forget to check out our website: Coreultrasound.com, as well as our content courses at courses.coreultrasound.com!

Direct download: Vermont_podcast_Final_Smol.mp4
Category: -- posted at: 3:54am PDT

This week I had the pleasure of giving a virtual lecture for the Utah College of Emergency Physicians meeting, and I recorded it for your viewing pleasure! The RUSH exam (the version that I use) was invented by Scott Weingart a few years ago and is super useful in patients with undifferentiated hypotension. It stands for "Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension". Check it out here!

Make sure to check out my website, www.coreultrasound.com. If you're interested in some online courses, check out www.courses.coreultrasound.com

Direct download: RUSH_USP_smol.mp4
Category: -- posted at: 7:29am PDT

This week we have a special guest host, Michael Prats, from the Ultrasound GEL podcast. In this episode, Mike speaks with Dr. Rafael Blanco about the blocks he created, the Pecs 1 block, the Pecs 2 block and the Serratus blocks! If you want to know how to perform the serratus block, click here.

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Direct download: Rafa_interview_Final_Podcast.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 11:17am PDT

In this episode, I demonstrate a case of early tamponade in which only right atrial diastolic collapse is visualized (rather than the oft-quoted right ventricular diastolic collapse), as well as review the literature on the sonographic findings.  I also suggest that maybe tamponade should be considered more of a sonographic diagnosis rather than a clinical diagnosis.  Check it out for more info!

On a side note, Terren Trott, Ben Smith and I are going to be putting together a new live and online ultrasound course March 15-16th! We’re going to spend the first day talking about content creation and the second day talking about how to run an ultrasound division.

The content creation course will cover how to create online presentations, how to use microblogging platforms (such as twitter and instagram) and how to give in-person presentations. The ultrasound management course will involve topics that will help you run a successful ultrasound program at your institution.

With registration, you will be given access to the recorded lectures for 12 months after the course!

Here's the link for more information: https://www.coreultrasound.com/cc_mgmt/ 

Direct download: Tamponade_smol.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 6:46am PDT

The Ultrasound Leadership Academy is an online ultrasound fellowship that is designed to help clinicians learn bedside ultrasound if they hadn’t gotten the training during their residencies. I was honored to be asked to revamp their curriculum as well as being on their board last year. This lecture is a recording of a live lecture that Dr. Claire Heslop gave last month on cardiac ultrasound. After the lecture myself and few of the other ULA professors have a bit of a question and answer session as well. 

On a side note, Terren Trott, Ben Smith and I are going to be putting together a new live and online ultrasound course March 15-16th! We’re going to spend the first day talking about content creation and the second day talking about how to run an ultrasound division.

The content creation course will cover how to create online presentations, how to use microblogging platforms (such as twitter and instagram) and how to give in-person presentations. The ultrasound management course will involve topics that will help you run a successful ultrasound program at your institution.

With registration, you will be given access to the recorded lectures for 12 months after the course!

Here's the link for more information: https://www.coreultrasound.com/cc_mgmt/ 

Direct download: Claire_ULA_lecture.mp4
Category: -- posted at: 1:45am PDT

I recently realized that I don’t really have that much soft tissue content on the website or podcast and decided I needed to do something about that. The basic differentiation between cellulitis and abscess is unlikely to save a life as speedily as identifying cardiac tamponade will, but it is still vitally important. Skin infections are very common, and choosing the appropriate treatment strategy for them is of utmost importance. What WILL save a life is differentiating between a necrotizing soft tissue infection and cellulitis, which I also delve into in this talk. This vodcast was recording during our residency didactics. Check it out below!

If you’d like to learn from us, check out courses.coreultrasound.com and if you’re interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com

Direct download: Soft_TIssue_ultrasound_podcast_podcast.mp4
Category: -- posted at: 3:40am PDT

Last week I shared with you a conversation I had with Dr. Resa Lewiss on the importance of mentoring. (In case you missed it, Dr. Lewiss is an amazing individual! She is a practicing emergency physician/Professor of Emergency Medicine who works in Philadelphia, is the creator of The Visible Voices podcast and is one of the founding members of TIME’s UP healthcare, a non-profit initiative that advocates for safety and equity in healthcare.This week, I get the pleasure of sharing with you our conversation on how COVID has affected how we teach bedside ultrasound. Check it out!

 

If you'd like to learn from us, check out courses.coreultrasound.com and if you're interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com

Direct download: Resa_Lewiss_and_Mentoring.m4a
Category: -- posted at: 12:58pm PDT

In this podcast we feature a cross-post from the EM Stud podcast where they interview our very own Ben Smith, MD on how to make your computer’s webcam and speaker look obsolete. Check out the EM Stud website here!

Other DIY webcam videos on YouTube:

We are planning on offering an online course in March 2021 on how to create online content and an ultrasound management course on the courses.coreultrasound.com section of the website. Stay tuned for more info!

Category: -- posted at: 10:35am PDT

Patients with acute pain can be challenging to manage in the ED. This week, I speak with two pain control experts: Dr. Alexis LaPietra and Dr. Katherine Vlasica. They both completed a pain management fellowship at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in New Jersey. Dr. LaPietra is the founder and creator of the Alternatives to Opiates (ALTO) program and the newly formed Pain Management Section of ACEP. Both are actively involved in a multi-modal approach to pain control in the ED, often including ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. This podcast is the audio version of the interview.  If you'd like to see the video of the interview, check out www.coreultrasound.com!

If you’re interested in some great online ultrasound education, check out Core Ultrasound Courses. If you’d also like to complete an online ultrasound fellowship, check out the Ultrasound Leadership Academy!

 

Direct download: _Screenflow_pain_mgmt_audio_only.m4a
Category: -- posted at: 6:40am PDT

This week on the podcast I am thrilled to have a VAD (ventricular assist device) expert, Dr. Tricia Smith, MD (@triciasmithmd), speak to us about the sonographic assessment of a VAD pt.  I learned so much talking to Dr Smith about this and anticipate you’ll enjoy this at least as much as I did. Check it out!

Direct download: VAD_final_podcast_V2.mp4
Category: -- posted at: 12:53pm PDT

This week on the podcast, I share with you a virtual lecture I gave for EMRA during Virtual ACEP 2020.  In this talk, I run through (very quickly!) how to diagnose a pulmonary embolism at the bedside using your ultrasound. Special thanks to Ben Smith, MD for help with the slides!

Missed Castlefest this year?  No worries! Check out courses.coreultrasound.com for On-Demand

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship? Check out ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com!

Direct download: POCUS_in_PE_Final.mp4
Category: -- posted at: 5:47am PDT

This episode is a repost from a 5 Minute Sono episode back in 2017.  In this case, I discuss performing a full hand block (blocking the ulnar, radial and median nerves).  Check it out!

Missed Castlefest 2020? Check out our Core Ultrasound Courses page for full access to the course!

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship? Check out ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com 

Direct download: Full_hand_block_V2.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 7:12am PDT

The PENG block stands for PEricapsular Nerve Group block and looks to be a phenomenal block for hip and femoral neck fractures.  Hear all about it in this week's podcast featuring Dan Mantuani, Rob Farrow and Josh Luftig.

Missed Castlefest 2020? Check out the whole conference on-demand here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship? Check out the Ultrasound Leadership Academy: http://ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com/academy/ 

Direct download: PENG_V3_Smol.mp4
Category: -- posted at: 6:13am PDT

This week Anand Swaminathan (of EM:RAP and RebelEM fame) and I talk about medical education for the...more mature clinician.  Check it out!

Virtual Castlefest 2020 will be Nov 9-10 this year. For more info, click here: https://www.castlefest2020.com 

Direct download: Swami_Podcast_Final_2.m4a
Category: -- posted at: 4:37am PDT

In this week's podcast, I sit down with Renee Dversdal and Amin Nikoozadeh, the CMO and CEO, respectively, of Vave Health.  They have produced a new wireless ultrasound transducer, the Vave Wireless that they're excited to tell us about.  Check it out!

Direct download: vave_Podcast_Final_V2.m4a
Category: -- posted at: 9:45am PDT

This week I share a pretty spectacular case where Dr. Rob Farrow et al present a patient in whom bedside ultrasound helped appropriately disposition the patient (check out the article here). My two favorite pearls for this are the fact that patients that have symptoms suspicious of COVID also can have other diseases (like heart attacks and PEs) AND you should be scared not to use your bedside ultrasound due to the fact that you may miss something important.  Check it out!

Direct download: New_intro_for_Farrow_Podcast_V4.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:07am PDT

This week I get the pleasure of sitting down (virtually) with Dr. Claire Heslop, a phenomenal educator and Emergency Physician in Toronto, Canada. We chat about a few of our choicest machine/patient/sonographer optimization tips.  Check out the top pearls below:

  1. Make sure you have the right probe and have the ultrasound machine in the best setting for that specific exam.
  2. Optimize depth
  3. Optimize gain
  4. Optimize your angle of insonance (angle of the beam relative to the structure you’re scanning.  The sound beam should be perpendicular to the thing you’re looking at)
  5. Patient optimization –
    1. Position the patient
    2. Remove leads/stickers
    3. Clean up gel
  6. Keep your patient informed on what you’re seeing (also, ask them if they want to be informed on what you’re seeing)
  7. Think about ergonomics for the ultrasonographer –
    1. Drop the bed rails
    2. Lower/raise patient bed
    3. Place the ultrasound machine in your line of sight.
In other news, we’ve decided to cancel in-person Castlefest this year (2020).  We had postponed it from May 2020 to November 2020 in hopes that the pandemic would be less prominent by then.  Since this likely won’t be the case, we feel that moving the conference to a virtual platform is the right thing to do.

We’re still working out details on exactly how we’re going to do this, but we do know we will offer it November 9-10th 2020 and the URL for updates will be https://www.castlefest2020.com. If you have already paid for in person Castlefest, you have two options:

  1. Full refund
  2. We hold onto your spot (and registration) for Castlefest 2021.  If you do this, we will give you FREE ACCESS to virtual Castlefest 2020.

More details to follow soon, and if you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to reach out! (ultrasoundpodcast@gmail.com)

Direct download: Claire_podcast_FINAL.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 5:38am PDT

A few months ago I had a wonderful conversation with Scott Weingart regarding the RUSH exam (which he invented) and the sonographic diagnosis of cardiac tamponade. If you'd like to hear Scotts 2019 update on the RUSH exam, click here

This week I'm cross-posting our interview where he asked me about how to diagnose this at the bedside.  Check it out!

If you're interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out the Ultrasound Leadership Academy

Direct download: scott_tamponade.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30am PDT

In this weeks podcast Jacob speaks with Zack Risler, who is the Director of Ultrasound Education for the residents at Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia. Zack and I are both on the Ultrasound GEL podcast and a few months ago we started talking about our thoughts on resident education and decided to share it with you all! 

Enjoy!

If you are interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com

Direct download: Resident_education_podcast_Risler_V3.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 1:52am PDT

This week we keep our basics series up and running!

A few months ago I had the privilege of speaking at the Tennessee American College of Emergency Physicians Scientific Assembly and the talk I gave was entitled "Top Five Bedside Ultrasound Applications".  Instead of a traditional "Top Five", I gave the two most life altering (COPD vs CHF and aortic dissection), the two most important procedures (US-guided IV and nerve blocks), and my favorite exam (Pneumonia).  If you want to watch the video (and hear why I'm so out of breath at the beginning), go to https://www.coreultrasound.com/top-5-pocus-tips/

 

Direct download: top_5_podcast_V2.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 1:24pm PDT

This week I share with you a conversation that Dr. Kat Ogle and I had on medical education with emphasis on bedside ultrasound teaching.  We recorded this on location in Cartagena, Colombia while doing some workshops for the Developing EM conference

This podcast will be the first in a series of podcasts on education since we are fortunate enough to have a fresh batch of new physicians in July!

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship?  Check out the Ultrasound Leadership Academy!

Direct download: Kat_interview_V3.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

A few weeks ago Lindsay Reardon and Peter Weimersheimer talked to us about a case in which Lindsay uncovered an initially unsuspected tamponade (Click here for part 1 of the podcast). This week, we speak with the cardiologist (Joel Wolkowicz, MD) who took the case after the initial diagnosis. 

Direct download: Part_2_Tamponade_case_Joel_interview_combined_for_PODCAST.m4a
Category: -- posted at: 9:57am PDT

This week, Drs. Lindsay Reardon and Peter Weimersheimer talk to us about a case of shortness of breath they had in their community shop that ended up being a life-threatening pathology that was caught early enough to avoid the patient decompensating. Next week, we're publish part 2 of the podcast where we speak with the cardiologist on the case. 

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship?  Check out www.ultrasoundleadshipacademy.com!

Direct download: Tamponade_Peter_and_Lindsay_Part_1.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

Pediatric patients with suspicion of congenital heart abnormalities can be very intimidating! In this week's podcast Jacob speaks with one of our pediatric POCUS experts regarding congenital heart abnormalities and how the average provider might be able to evaluate them.  Your point-of-care exam should never replace a cardiology-performed echo, but your exam can definitely help you in your work-up.  Here are Russ's tips:

  1. Hypoplastic left heart - Look for a small left ventricle
  2. Coarctation of the aorta - Look at the pulsed-wave Doppler waveform of the abdominal aorta
  3. Heart failure - Look at the lungs
Direct download: russ_congenital_heart_abnormality_tips.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 8:22am PDT

It appears that there is a higher incidence of thrombotic events in COVID-19 patients, including upper and lower extremity DVT, MI, CVA and heart attacks.  While there are many ways to diagnose thrombotic disease, point of care ultrasound is definitely an option.  

For a summary of the available literature on COVID-associated thrombosis, check out www.coreultrasound.com/COVID_thrombosis

Listen to the podcast and let us know what you think.  

Direct download: Mallin_and_Avila_thrombosis.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

Back in January 2020, I was in Vermont with Russ Horowitz. We had both been lecturing at Stowe EM and we got to talking about pediatric pneumonia. Russ told me about a case of a patient who was sent to his hospital with a radiographic diagnosis of pneumonia. Turns out the patient didn't have pneumonia, but had a thymus (which is a normal finding in neonates). Check out the podcast for more details!

If you want to see a tutorial on how to evaluate a patient for pneumonia,  check out https://www.coreultrasound.com/pneumonia/

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship?  Check out http://www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com/

 

Direct download: Pediatric_thymus_PNA_case_full_V1.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

Let's be honest: Musculoskeletal ultrasound is unlikely to save a patient's life.  However, it can dramatically change your patients disposition and may help diagnose your patients with abnormalities much faster than without POCUS.  This week, Jacob talks with Zachary Risler (@zrisler) about his thoughts on the sonographic evaluation of hip effusions.

 

If you want to see a tutorial on how to perform the exam and exactly what to look for, check out https://www.coreultrasound.com/hip-effusion/

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship?  Check out http://www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com/

Direct download: Hip_podcast_-_Final.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

In this video, Michael Prats, MD (guest host!) and Jacob Avila sit down with Yale Tung Chen and speak with him regarding his article, Results of a Prospective Study to Evaluate the Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Enhancement of Gastrointestinal Bleeding Risk Scores. In this study, Dr. Chen showed that ultrasound was able to prognosticate hemodynamically stable patients for bad outcomes down the road.  Here's the link to the study.

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship? Check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com

Direct download: podcast_intro_audio_only_FINAL.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

This week, we talk with Dr Peter Weimersheimer and Dr. Lindsay Reardon regarding their experience using ultrasound in the era of COVID.  Listen to the podcast to hear their thoughts on machine protection and decontamination, using portable devices and how to teach ultrasound.

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship?  Check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com 

Direct download: Vermont_COVID_flow.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 7:52am PDT

We're (obviously) pro-ultrasound when it comes to diagnostic work-ups.  This is especially true when you consider the overwhelming COVID pandemic. When using POCUS to evaluate your patients, you definitely don't want the machines to be a potential source of infection for your next patient.  In this podcast, Mike and Jacob discuss their thoughts on how to adequately safeguard your machine and your patients amid this pandemic. 

Castlefest has officially been moved to the November 9-13th.  Check it out here 

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship?  Check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com

 

 

Direct download: Outtro_covid_cleaning.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

On March 10th we published part 1 of Cardiac Arrest Ultrasound with Cian McDermott.  We usually like to publish part 2 right after part 1, but instead we published a series of 'casts on COVID and lung ultrasound.  

But now, the wait is over! Check out PART 2 of Cardiac Arrest Ultrasound with Cian McDermott where we ask ourselves rapid-fire questions! 

If you are interested in some detailed show notes, check out Part 1 of the podcast on the www.Coreultrasound.com website. 

Announcements:

  • ULA (Ultrasound Leadership Academy) has graciously offered to put their lung modules online FOR FREE.  Link here
  • Castlefest 2020 is delayed until November 9th.  #COVID19
  • Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship?  Check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com  
Direct download: Cian_Cardiac_arrest_part_2_V2.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 5:43am PDT

In this Podcast, Mike Mallin, Michael Prats and I speak with Marco Garrone (Twitter: @drmarcogarrone; Website: https://www.ultrasonica.net/), an Italian physician working on the front lines of Torino, Italy. Here, we talk specifics regarding COVID-19 and Ultrasound. Check out the podcast!

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship? Check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com!

Direct download: Marco_COVID_Master_Video.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 6:41am PDT

COVID-19 is taking the world by storm, and not in a good way.  As a medical community, we're scrambling trying to figure out how to best diagnose it and treat it.  In this podcast, Mike Mallin, Mike Stone, Michael Prats and I talk about the literature and our experiences with it thus far.  Check it out!

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship? Check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com

Direct download: COVID_USP_FINAL.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 6:09am PDT

This week we get to hear from Cian McDermott, ED physician extraordinaire on his approach to cardiac arrest.  In this podcast we discuss 1 vs 2 person POCUS, different ways to use it during arrest, and some of our favorite published protocols.  

If you want detailed show notes, check out www.coreultrasound.com, courtesy of Cian.  

If you're interested in coming and scanning with us LIVE in Lexington, Ky, check out www.castlefest2020.com

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship?  Check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com  

Direct download: Cian_CA_Podcast_3.10.20.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 7:41am PDT

This week our podcast features Claire Heslop (@RogueClaire), one of our Castlefest 2020 speakers and her amazing aorta and renal ultrasound talk she gave at Castlefest last year (2019).  Also, *an important announcement*! Ultrasound Podcast, 5 Minutes Sono and Ultrasound of the Week are combining forces into a NEW website: www.CoreUltrasound.com.  Check it out!

If you are interested in coming to Castlefest 2020, one of our ultrasound symposiums, go to www.castlefest2020.com

Direct download: claire_aorta_2020_-_CUS_announcement_YT.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:00am PDT

This week Jacob interviews Mike Stone, an Emergency Physician that works out in Portland, Oregon.  Mike wears many hats, but the hat we’re going to be focusing on this week is that of an EM physician who is an expert on ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about tips on how to start doing nerve blocks if you’ve never done one before, LAST, needles and safety (among other great pearls). Check out the podcast for more! (If you want the video of the interview, check out our youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYORkK-YC9I&feature=youtu.be

 

Come to Castlefest 2020 in Lexington, Ky for all you ultrasound conferences desires! - https://www.castlefest2020.com

 

Interested in an online ultrasound fellowship? Check out the Ultrasound Leadership Academy - http://www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com

Direct download: Mike_Stone_Interview_V1.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 5:17am PDT

Last episode we revisited appendicitis ultrasound.  Let’s continue that visit.  What better way to keep visiting than with a case, right?
 
Luckily, Dave Kirschner….the Canadian, has an awesome case to share with us.  Dave is a brilliant ultrasound guru from up north who we met through The Ultrasound Leadership Academy, and now he teaches with us as much as we can convince him to.  
Direct download: Dave_Appy_case.mp4
Category:general -- posted at: 8:59am PDT

Last week we showed you how to be 22% more accurate in diagnosing Sepsis in 10 minutes based on this study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27236328

 
NOW, you’re not done!  You’re treating the source, but you also have to manage their fluid status.  Well, we figured since we’ve only done 87 episodes on fluid responsiveness we needed one more.  Seriously, sometimes it requires explaining in a few different ways to really get a complicated subject like that.  Let us explain……..
Direct download: Mallin_Fluid_Pod.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 5:56am PDT

We all know that ultrasound helps us be more accurate and fast in making diagnosis and getting our sick patients appropriately treated.  Now we have proof!  THIS study proves just how much quicker we are with ultrasound.  Let’s discuss exactly how much of a difference it can make for you and your patients.

Direct download: Sepsis_pod3.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 9:52am PDT

Direct download: Airway_Pod_final.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 9:40am PDT

Direct download: PNA_Effusion_Part_2_pod.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 12:12pm PDT

Direct download: Rib_Stern_Pod.m4v
Category:general -- posted at: 2:12pm PDT

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