CME 01/09/16 – Use of bedside ultrasound in shock: RUSH protocol

Use of bedside ultrasound in shock: RUSH protocol from SCGH ED CME

Here is Dan’s talk on the use of bedside ultrasound in atraumatic shock.

Resources:

• Ultraound in Shock talk at CME by Anu 9/2014
• EMCrit – The Rush Exam
  • Original RUSH article
• LITFL – Own the Echo!
• Ultrasound Village – Emergency Echo
• The RUSH Exam 2012: Rapid Ultrasound in Shock in the Evaluation of the Critically Ill Patient
• Review Article: Bedside Ultrasound in Resuscitation and the Rapid Ultrasound in Shock Protocol (2012)

Here is a 35min comprehensive video describing the RUSH exam, showing both normal and pathological sonographic findings:

Forms to act as a reminder of views, and to assist documentation of ultrasound findings (from Ass Prof James Rippey):

• EFAST Report
• AAA Basic Report
  • AAA Advanced Report
• Echo Report
  • Right Heart Assessment

Don’t forget to look at the Ultrasound – Where do I start? page on this website, for more information on the use of ultrasound and training options.