Emergency medicine clinics of North America
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Point-of-care ultrasound may be used to assist in the diagnosis of skin, soft tissue, and musculoskeletal concerns in the emergency department. Frequently, linear or curvilinear probes are used to perform these studies and ultrasound may be used to assist in common emergency department procedures related to these conditions.
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Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Nov 2024
ReviewGastrointestinal and Biliary Point-of-Care Ultrasound.
Point-of-care ultrasound has been shown to have excellent diagnostic accuracy for a variety of gastrointestinal and biliary pathologies. This review explores the evidence and scanning techniques for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, intussusception, appendicitis, small bowel obstruction, diverticulitis, hernias, pneumoperitoneum, and biliary pathology.
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Point-of-care ultrasound may be used to assist in the diagnosis of ocular complaints in the emergency department. With the use of a linear probe, the emergency physician can view anterior and posterior chamber structures of the patient's eye and evaluate for signs of pathology.
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One cannot successfully employ point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) without a process to provide support and guidance. POCUS administration is a multifaceted topic that demands the utmost attention from those responsible for program implementation and long-term execution. This article delves into POCUS administration and is meant to serve as a guide for the practitioner seeking to start, maintain, or augment their POCUS program.
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With the growing use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in various clinical settings, it is essential for users of ultrasound to have a thorough understanding of the basics of ultrasound physics, including sound wave properties, its interaction with various tissues, common artifacts, and knobology. The authors introduce and discuss these concepts in this article, with a focus on clinical implications.