An apical 4 chamber view was obtained on a patient in the left lateral decubitus position. What is the arrow pointing to? A) Interatrial septum B) Mitral valve leaflet C)...
Cardiac
Septal Measurements with POCUS
Question: What would you estimate is the size of the septal wall in centimeters?
POCUS PLAX — Ejection Fraction Estimation
A 70-year-old male with PMH of HTN, DM Type II and ongoing tobacco use presented with complaints of worsening DOE, orthopnea, weight gain and LE edema. He has been compliant with...
POCUS Apical 4 Chamber View
Question: Based on the video below, what would you diagnose with patient with? A. Pleural effusion B. Pericardial effusion
Evaluating Cardiac Ejection Fraction
A 38-year-old male patient presented to the physician’s office in Haiti with a complaint of palpitations for the past 6 months. There was no history of fever, chest pain,...
Color Orientation and Scale: B.A.R.T.
This infographic reviews the color orientation and scale for ultrasound fundamentals. Discover more POCUS applications through our POCUS Bytes Webinars.
Rush Protocol
This infographic provides tips for how to use point-of-care ultrasound for shock and hypertension. Discover more POCUS applications through our POCUS Bytes Webinars.
Venous Access Longitudinal Approach
This infographic explains the longitudinal approach, the views, needle placement and more. Discover more POCUS applications through our POCUS Bytes Webinars. Would you like to...
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound
Do you know how to complete a focused cardiac ultrasound as an extension of the bedside exam? The LV should be 7cm in length and look like a football, a nicely shaped oval. If it...
Physician Recruiting in the Great White North
January 24, 2020 “In the smaller communities in Northern British Columbia, they are absolutely reliant on POCUS- there is no CT, there is no MRI- you’d have to fly someone out...