Healthy heart function is a key component of the body’s survival. When something goes wrong, healthcare practitioners don’t usually have much time to determine the cause to inform an appropriate treatment plan. The ability to investigate... Read more »
A 10-year-old boy enters the pediatric emergency room with shortness of breath. Immediately he is admitted, and workup begins. His attending physician conducts imaging during the child's exam using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Imaging results reveal a... Read more »
Despite the advancements in technology and medicine, cardiac arrest continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality in the United States. Each year, it claims the lives of approximately 475,000 Americans. Annually, it is... Read more »
Back to COVID-19 Main Page By Victor V Rao MBBS, DMRD, RDMS Statement Update April 20, 2020 The role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) lung has been established, and the lung ultrasound findings in COVID-19 patients seem consistent with a viral pneumonia pattern. Some patients develop a more severe disease... Read more »
A widely used tool in critical care areas, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), allows healthcare providers to obtain the accurate diagnosis required for their patients. This can enhance the decision-making process, and it can ensure that patients can... Read more »
Written by James Day, RDCS We'll walk through how to get the best possible on-axis, Apical 4 chamber view so that you can evaluate wall motion and gain a sense of left ventricular (LV) function. The key... Read more »
Clinicians are better able to assess patient conditions when they use cardiac imaging at the point of care. With this information garnered from the ultrasound, they can set a comprehensive treatment plan. Clinicians can understand the... Read more »
The human body requires five organs that are vital to survival. These are the brain, kidneys, liver, lungs, and heart. These organs never stop to rest. Can you imagine never getting to sleep your entire lifetime?... Read more »