Introduction and Background Print Section Listen Hemodynamic insufficiency, presenting as hypotension and shock, is a common presentation in both the emergency and critical care setting. The etiology of hypotension may…
Background and Indications for Examination Print Section Listen Soft tissue and extremity conditions are common complaints encountered in the acute care setting. Traditionally, patient evaluation was performed using physical examination,…
Background and Indications for Examination Print Section Listen Pelvic ultrasound was first introduced into the acute care setting to answer simple yes or no questions such as “Is there an…
Background and Indications for Examination Print Section Listen Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is typically caused by one or more of Virchow’s triad: stasis, hypercoagulability, and/or endothelial damage. DVT may occur…
Background and Indications for Examination Print Section Listen The expeditious and safe placement of venous catheters is vital to the practice of acute care medicine. Venous access includes the cannulation…
Background and Indications for Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis Print Section Listen Cardiac procedures are typically performed by cardiology or cardiothoracic surgery physicians and though are less common in the emergency or critical…
Background and Indications for Examination Print Section Listen Ascites is the accumulation of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity and is typically caused by portal hypertension due to hepatic failure….
Background and Indications for Examination Print Section Listen Biliary tract disease exists as a spectrum that ranges from asymptomatic gallstones to biliary colic, cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, and cholangitis. The incidence of…
Background and Indications for Examination Print Section Listen Pleural effusion is a commonly encountered condition, which may arise as a consequence of a number of disease states including malignancy, infections,…
Background and Indications for Examination Print Section Listen Bedside testicular sonography may assist with the diagnosis and treatment of any patient presenting with acute testicular pain. It can be performed…
