Abhilash Koratala, MD Medical College of Wisconsin In previous posts, we explored the identification of pericardial effusion through different cardiac windows using POCUS. Now that you know how to identify the effusion, let’s delve into the key findings…
Abhilash Koratala, MDMedical College of Wisconsin Learning POCUS is like acquiring physical examination skills. It takes time and involves gaining proficiency in image acquisition, interpretation, and clinical integration. While hands-on practice is a vital component, the learner must…
Post by: Abhilash Koratala, MD, FASN @NephroPMedical College of Wisconsin In the previous post, we discussed about the appearance of pericardial and pleural effusions in the parasternal long axis view. As parasternal short axis view is obtained from…
Abhilash Koratala, MD, FASN @NephroP, Medical College of Wisconsin Identification of pericardial effusion is one of the basic applications of focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS). As previously discussed, pericardial effusion appears as an anechoic or echo-free space between the…
Eduardo R Argaiz @ArgaizR, National Institute of Medical Science and Nutrition Salvador Zubiran, Mexico It is well known that congestion is the primary reason for hospitalization in patients with acute heart failure and an important target for therapy….
The greyscale ultrasound image is derived from the amplitude information in the echoes returning from a structure/organ. Rapidly moving structures such as red blood cells within blood vessels make very low amplitude echoes that cannot be displayed. That…
Renal Fellow Network teams up with the POCUS Journal to bring you: POCUS Case Reports—Kidney Care Edition. Trainees are encouraged to submit interesting or novel cases highlighting the use of clinician-performed ultrasound in any aspect of the care…
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters are one of the most successful long-term transcutaneous access devices ever used in medical practice. The catheter, if successfully placed can provide successful dialysis for years. For the above to be accomplished, various components…
Last week we began with an introduction to lung ultrasound to equip us during the times of COVID-19. This week we dive into specific nuances that will aid our assessment of patients with COVID. Lung ultrasound for COVID-19…
We have not talked about lung ultrasound (LUS) after the initial post about A- and B-lines last year. Amid COVID-19 pandemic, the role of LUS as a bedside diagnostic tool is expanding. It is being used to diagnose,…
