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Ultrasound Case of the Month: A Silent Killer

A 72 year old male with no PMH presents to the emergency department (ED) for vague abdominal discomfort and fullness. The patient is hemodynamically stable on arrival and received a point of care ultrasound (POCUS) for evaluation of his abdominal pain. FAST performed was negative for free fluid, however, the renal ultrasound showed unilateral mild hydronephrosis on the right side. POCUS was then performed to evaluate the aorta, and a large abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was seen, measuring 14cm at its largest diameter…

UltrasoundNehal Al-SadhanMay 17, 2019Ultrasound, #POCUS, #FOAMed, AAAComment

What is that Hot Potato Voice? POCUS for the PTA

A 25-year-old male with recurrent strep throat presents to the ED with sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and feeling as though his voice has changed. His physical exam is significant for a left sided, bulging tonsil. He is currently managing his own secretions, and his respiratory status is stable. You are concerned that he has not been able to drink any fluids since the night prior…

UltrasoundMatthew LecuyerMay 3, 2019Ultrasound, #POCUS, POCUS, #FOAMedComment

Ultrasound Case of the Month

51 year old male who presents post-op day 4 after an abdominal surgery with vomiting and abdominal pain and distention. Patient does not endorse fevers or chills, and denies bowel movements or flatus in past day…

UltrasoundVictoria FoxApril 19, 2019Ultrasound, #FOAMed, SBO, Small Bowel ObstructionComment

AEM Early Access 22: Test Characteristics of Point of Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Retinal Detachment in the Emergency Department

Ultrasound, OpthalmologyGabe Heiderich December 26, 2018Ultrasound, POCUS, OphthalmologyComment

A Tale of Two Bleeders

The following are two cases of vaginal bleeding seen in the a community Emergency Department during the same shift…

GU, Ultrasound, OB/GynThomas RossNovember 20, 2018OB/GynComment

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