Ultrasound of the Month: Lipohemarthrosis
/Dr. Tillotson takes us on a quick tour of the classic layered ultrasound appearance of lipohemarthrosis — the bedside clue that an occult fracture is hiding in plain sight.
Read Moreemergency medicine tamed
Taming the SRU. The SRU is the "Shock Resuscitation Unit." It is a crucible of clinical training for the residents of the University of Cincinnati Emergency Medicine Residency training program.
Dr. Tillotson takes us on a quick tour of the classic layered ultrasound appearance of lipohemarthrosis — the bedside clue that an occult fracture is hiding in plain sight.
Read MoreOvarian emergencies are uncommon in the ED, but when they occur the consequences can be serious. Conditions like cyst rupture, torsion, and tubo‑ovarian abscess demand rapid recognition and timely management to prevent morbidity and preserve fertility. Because presentations are often variable, clinicians must keep a high index of suspicion when evaluating acute pelvic pain. Join Dr. Bannister as he discusses these critical ovarian emergencies and their management. Ectopic pregnancy will be explored in a dedicated post to highlight its unique urgency.
Read MoreDeviated uvula but wondering if there is any peritonsillar abscess (PTA) to drain? Once again, ultrasound to the rescue. Join Dr. Jazmyn Shaw as she reviews the views and approaches to using US for PTA localization.
Read MoreAbscess? Cyst? Hematoma? Join Dr. Tillotson and review the unique images obtained that led to a diagnosis of a radial pseudoaneurysm!
Read MoreNot all persistent chest pain is the same - join Dr. Sobocinski on a complex cardiac patient and the ultrasound images that defined her left ventricular aneurysm
Read MoreJoin us for a comprehensive review of the state of the art (and literature) of POCUS in cardiac arrest
Read MoreDoes the patient need a pause? Is an ultrasound better than palpation? Join us as we review recent literature review comparing the two
Read MoreOne of the can’t miss chest pain diagnosis still on your differential? Grab a probe and join Dr. Broadstock as he walks through a humbling case of a middle aged patient with an acute aortic dissection.
Read MoreNothing is scarier than the patient that you suspect is going to decompensate in front of you, and nothing will make that case more than seeing a clot in transit on bedside echo. Join Dr. Wolochatiuk as she discusses the signs of right heart strain and management of a patient with clot in transit.
Read MorePostpartum hemorrhage is a rare but scary presentation to Emergency Providers - join Dr. Logan Walsh as he walks through how US can be used to expedite management in these patients on the edge of compensation.
Read MoreCome and see what the future of ultrasound and HEMS looks like through a year of case based experience with POCUS on Air Care with Dr. Gottula and Dr. Lane and examine what the future could look like bringing ED level care to the patient.
Read MoreSubclavian central lines have historically been a landmark based procedure. While for years IJ and femoral central venous access had move to being primarily ultrasound guided (or entirely ultrasound guided), the subclavian line was a long standing holdout. As such, providers may be unfamiliar with some of the pearls that can facilitate performance of the procedure with ultrasound. In this post, Dr. Ben Duncan, ultrasound fellow discusses some of the ways to help make ultrasound work for you while trying to perform a subclavian line.
Read MoreShoulder looking off and don’t have / have time to look for an XRay? Join Dr. Kate Connelly as she takes us through the sonographic evaluation of shoulders and real time evaluation of dislocation reductions.
Read MoreNeck pain is not only neck pain - and as with any unknown the ultrasound is the key for figuring it out. Join us for a case of Lemierre’s!
Read MoreThere is more to kidney stones than just hydronephrosis! Take a deep dive with Dr. Irankunda to optimize your search for sneaky stones on ultrasound!
Read MoreSRU (pronounced "shrew") = Shock Resuscitation Unit
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
