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Diagnostic Imaging Trends: Point of Care Ultrasound – POCUS

Vesta Teleradiology

Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is revolutionizing the healthcare industry and changing how doctors prescribe treatment for patients. POCUS is a diagnostic tool that utilizes ultrasound imaging to diagnose, monitor, and guide treatments for medical conditions. What Is Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)?

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Lymphoscintigraphy underused in the U.S. to diagnose lymphedema

AuntMinnie

Lymphedema is a chronic disease of the lymphatic system caused by the accumulation of proteins in the interstitium, ultimately leading to inflammation, and can be caused by damage to the lymphatic system from surgery or radiation treatment, the authors explained. The disease is a particular concern among cancer patients, they noted.

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REBEL Core Cast 85.0 – Superficial Venous Thrombosis

REBEL EM

Bauersachs 2013 ) Clinical Significance SVT previously thought to be a benign disease entity ( Cosmi 2015 ) However, subsequent studies have demonstrated that in patients with lower extremity SVT concomitant DVT and PE was seen in approximately 25% and 5% respectively. Tendernesss of the vein may precede redness. 13(7):1175-83.

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Don’t Forget About the IO in the Critically Ill Patient

REBEL EM

CVC vs PIV The critically ill patient is often associated with pathology that makes IV access difficult such as shock state, hypovolemia, obesity, IV drug abuse, end-stage renal disease, cardiac arrest, as well as other conditions. Clinical Management of Intraosseous Access in Adults in Critical Situations for Health Professionals.

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REBEL Core Cast 97.0 – Acute Vision Loss II

REBEL EM

Signs Shafer’s sign (tobacco dust) May see a Weiss ring when the posterior vitreous (PV) detaches from the optic disc margin Visualization with ultrasound. et al, Emergency Medicine Clinical Essentials ed 2. et al, Emergency Medicine Clinical Essentials ed 2. Emergency Department Management: Emergency ophthalmology consultation.

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REBEL Core Cast 94.0 – SBO

REBEL EM

There is no history or physical exam feature that rules out the disease Lactate elevation is a late finding in SBO. Examples: adhesions, neoplasms, inflammatory disease (i.e. 2.3 – 5.4) (-) LR: 0.18 (0.09 – 0.35) Ultrasound Findings Dilated loops of bowel (diameter > 2.5

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REBEL Core Cast 91.0 – Testicular Torsion

REBEL EM

History, physical examination and ultrasound are all flawed in making the diagnosis. Take Home Points Consider the diagnosis of testicular torsion in all patients with acute testicular pain Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency that requires immediate urologic consultation to increase the rate of tissue salvage. OR = 58.8 (Ben-Israel