Here is my talk on the use of ultrasound in undifferentiated shock. Note: Unfortunately the video loops are not viewable on slideshare. Resources: Use of bedside ultrasound in shock: RUSH protocol talk by Dan at CME 9/2016 Ultraound in Shock talk by…
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…
Here is Dan’s talk on how to perform an extended focused assessment with sonography in trauma (EFAST) examination. Resources: Kyle’s previous talk – “EFAST – A how to guide” from 2/2015 SCGH ED: Ultrasound – Where do I start? – Includes…
Resources: SCGH ED US Service Background Ultrasound – Where do I start? SCGH Ultrasound Teaching
Indications Diagnostic Determine the cause of new onset ascites, ascites of unknown origin, or suspected malignant ascites Suspicion of bacterial peritonitis in a patient with known ascites with associated pyrexia, hypotension, tachycardia or encephalopathy. Therapeutic Remove excess intraperitoneal fluid to…
SCGH ED Clinician Performed Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines are a MUST READ if performing ultrasound examination within SCGH ED. These guidelines contain information on levels of ultrasound training, routes of ultrasound training, aswell as appropriate communication with staff and patients and use…
