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?...
Tutorial
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?...
Common Pitfalls of Lung POCUS in the ICU
As outlined in this video tip, it's important to be aware of potential pitfalls when interpreting POCUS images: Interested to learn more about use of lung POCUS in the...
Bakers Cyst Diagnosis
Bakers cyst is easy to diagnose via ultrasound. See its characteristic talk bubble shape in this short video tip: Interested to learn more about MSK soft tissue...
Gastric Wall Layers
Watch this short video for tips on how to distinguish gastric wall layers in an ultrasound: Interested to learn more about gastric POCUS? Check out the full on-demand...
Heterotropic Pregnancy
The presence of an intrauterine pregnancy doesn't rule out the possibility of a simultaneous ectopic pregnancy. Watch this short video tip to learn more: Interested...
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...
Common Pathologies Diagnosed on Subcostal View of the Heart
In this 2-minute video, hear James Day, RDCS, discuss common pathologies diagnosed on subcostal view of the heart. From the POCUS Bytes Webinar Successful Cardiac Scanning...
Introduction to Hydroceles
In this 2-minute video, hear Dr. Najeebullah Durrani discuss Hydroceles from the POCUS Bytes Webinar 'Spectrum of Testicular Pathologies on Ultrasound.' Disclaimers: Webinar and...
Anatomy and Techniques for Sonographers Performing Venous Mapping
In this 2-minute video, hear Dr. Moore discuss the anatomy and techniques for sonographers performing venous mapping. From the POCUS Bytes Webinar An Overview of Chronic Venous...
Recent Posts
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Victor V Rao MBBS, DMRD, RDMS Introduction Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is defined as a focal dilatation of a segment of the abdominal aorta with an outer wall to...
By Shelby Jones Shelby is a senior at George Mason University studying public health. She is a current intern with POCUS Certification academy working within the...
By Victor Rao MBBS, DMRD, RDMS - Abdomen, Ob/Gyn (APCA) Introduction Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition in which a thrombus develops in a deep vein,...
By Victor Rao MBBS, DMRD, RDMS - Abdomen, Ob/Gyn (APCA) Introduction The parasternal long axis (PLAX) view of the heart is a relatively easy view of the heart to obtain...
