POCUS Tip/Infographic of the Month
The Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy™ offers these tips and infographics to help provide an overview of key fundamentals in the proper use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
POCUS for Appendicitis
Note the differences in the scans showing longitudinal and transervse views and the appendicolith casting an acoustic shadow.
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Transverse Aortic Measurements
What to look for in aortic transverse, aorta longitudinal and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) measurements.
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IVC Examination
Do you know how to determine the fluid status with an examination of the inferior vena cava (IVC)?
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Abdominal Blunt Trauma
How do you find fluid in the abdomen quickly and evaluate for pneumothorax (PTX)?
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Rush Protocol
How can point-of-care ultrasound help with rapid ultrasound for shock and hypertension?
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