Renal-Genitourinary

The Twinkle Artifact

In this short video clip Dr Rao discusses the Twinkle Artifact and its utility in identifying ureteral (and kidney) stones.   Interested to learn more about renal POCUS?...

Identifying Horseshoe Kidney

There are many renal conditions that can be identified using POCUS, including Horseshoe Kidney as described in this video tip:   Interested to learn more about renal POCUS?...

Moderate Hydronephrosis

A 35-year-old female presented to the clinic with pain in the left flank. A kidney, ureter bladder (KUB) was performed. The following image was obtained which shows moderate...

Renal Angiomyolipomas

Check out this two-minute video tip on Renal Angiomylopomas from the POCUS webinar 'Introduction to Renal POCUS.' Disclaimers: Webinar and Tutorial Disclaimer Education and...

Pain in the Epigastric Region

A 52-year-old female presented to the emergency room with pain in the epigastric region for 3 days. There was no history of trauma. Vitals were stable. A point-of-care ultrasound...

POCUS in Acute Kidney Injuries

POCUS in Acute Kidney Injuries By Rolando Claure Del Granado Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a clinical syndrome caused by a multitude of hemodynamic, toxic, and structural insults...

Introduction to Shoulder Ultrasound

During this webinar, James Wilcox, MD, FAAFP, RMSK, will break down the shoulder ultrasound examination into easy-to-accomplish sections for anyone just learning how to perform...

Introduction to Renal POCUS

During this webinar, Dr. Victor Rao, will provide an overview of the principles, techniques, and clinical applications of renal POCUS and delve into the importance of POCUS in...

A Familiar Pain

A 45-year-old female presented to the clinic with pain on the left side and back (below the ribs). She had complained of similar pain in the past. A kidney, ureter, bladder...

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by | Sep 3, 2024 | Cardiac | 0 Comments

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by | Sep 2, 2024 | General Medicine | 0 Comments

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by | Aug 19, 2024 | Primary Care Medicine | 0 Comments

By Victor V Rao MBBS, DMRD, RDMS Ascites is defined as a pathological accumulation of ascitic fluid inside the peritoneal cavity. The word “ascites” is derived from the...

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by | Jul 29, 2024 | General Medicine | 0 Comments

This blog comes from our friends at Peachtree POCUS. Visit their site for the original post and for additional resources.   Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is an...

Expanding POCUS Expertise and Training Capacity in the Philippines

by | Jul 17, 2024 | Primary Care Medicine | 0 Comments

We’re excited to kick off a new project with the faculty of University of Santo Tomas (UST). The focus is on building point-of-care (POCUS) capacity, enabling UST...

Role of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Grading of Hydronephrosis – A Simple Approach

by | Jul 16, 2024 | Renal | 0 Comments

By Victor V Rao MBBS, DMRD, RDMS Hydronephrosis is defined as the dilatation of the major and or minor calyces and the renal pelvis due to an obstruction to the flow of...

Role of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Assessment of the Right Upper Quadrant to look for Evidence of Free Fluid in the Morison’s Pouch in a Patient with Abdominal Trauma

by | Jun 27, 2024 | Abdominal Trauma | 0 Comments

By Victor V Rao MBBS, DMRD, RDMS Introduction Trauma is one of the leading causes of death in individuals less than 45 years old. Approximately 80% of individuals...

Improving Maternal-Fetal Outcomes Through Access to Point-of-Care Ultrasound

by | Jun 14, 2024 | Primary Care Medicine | 0 Comments

Recently we had the opportunity, in collaboration with Amref International University, to sponsor a webinar for the National Nurses Association of Kenya. The topic of...

Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Diagnosing Gallstones and Some Tips and Important Conditions to Be Aware Of

by | May 27, 2024 | Primary Care Medicine | 0 Comments

By Victor V Rao MBBS, DMRD, RDMS Introduction The gallbladder (GB) ultrasound examination can be challenging at times due to patient body habitus or bowel gas. With...