The validation of a serious game for teaching ultrasound skills
ConclusionsOur study shows solid content- and face validity of the serious game “UnderWater” for training ultrasound skills, although construct validity could not be demonstrated yet. The game is appreciated as a promising serious game for training eye–hand coordination and learning ultrasound, which may reduce expensive bed-side teaching. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - July 23, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Comparison of four handheld point-of-care ultrasound devices by expert users
ConclusionsIn a comparison of four common handheld ultrasound devices in the United States, no single handheld ultrasound device was perceived to have all desired characteristics. POCUS experts rated the Lumify ™ highest for image quality and Vscan Air™ highest for ease of use. Overall satisfaction was highest with the Lumify™ device, while the most likely to be purchased as a pocket device was the Vscan Air™. Image quality was felt to be the most important characteristic in evaluating handheld ult rasound devices. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - July 7, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Time course of lung ultrasound findings in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia and cardiac dysfunction
ConclusionIn patients with COVID-19, CD contributed to a worse clinical course, but it did not induce significant changes in LUS. Our findings suggest that pathophysiological factors other than those reflected by LUS may be responsible for the differences in clinical condition between CD+ and CD− patients. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - July 7, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Pulmonary artery acceleration time accuracy for systolic pulmonary artery pressure estimation in critically ill patients
ConclusionsPAAT measurement to derive sPAP is not reliable in cardiothoracic critically ill patients, particularly in the coexistence of RV systolic impairment. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - June 20, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Value of ultrasound fusion imaging in detecting vascular cerebral white matter pathology
ConclusionsThis explorative study describes prospectively the ultrasound detection of periventricular vascular WMHs based on MRI lesions using UFI. Transcranial ultrasound (TCS) could serve as an additional screening opportunity for the detection of incidental WMLs during routine TCS investigations to initiate early vascular risk factor modification in primary prevention. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - June 17, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
A proposed framework for point of care lung ultrasound by respiratory physiotherapists: scope of practice, education and governance
ConclusionThis paper presents a comprehensive framework to support the use of point of care LUS by respiratory physiotherapists in the UK. Mechanisms to adapt the model to support a wide range of other PoCUS users are outlined. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - June 16, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Prehospital portable ultrasound for safe and accurate prehospital needle thoracostomy: a pilot educational study
ConclusionsTeaching ultrasound NT was feasible in our cohort. While time-to-site-selection for ultrasound-guided NT took longer than the landmark technique, it increased safe and accurate simulated NT placement with fewer identified potential iatrogenic injuries. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - June 13, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Integrated lung ultrasound score for early clinical decision-making in patients with COVID-19: results and implications
Conclusionsi-LUS could be used as a helpful clinical tool for early decision-making in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - June 1, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Interobserver agreement on the sonographic severity grading of shoulder impingement syndrome
ConclusionSeverity grading of the shoulder impingement syndrome was performed based on the ratio of acromion-to-greater tuberosity distance in abduction and neutral arm position. However, the sonographic findings were consistent and a strong interobserver agreement was seen in this sonographic severity grading. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - June 1, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
A novel in-plane technique ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis via subcostal approach
ConclusionsThe in-plane subcostal pericardiocentesis is a safe, and simple approach that can be performed in the ED for patients with cardiac tamponade. We recommend this new in-plane method, with high-frequency linear transducer at the subcostal area as an alternative when cardiac window for other approaches cannot be visualized. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - May 21, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Paradoxical venous air embolism detected with point-of-care ultrasound: a case report
We present a case of a critical care patient who presented sudden clinical hemodynamic deterioration after the removal of central venous catheter. Hemodynamic evaluation with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) showed bubbles in both right and left heart cavities wherewith air embolism facilitated by heart septal defect was suspected. Therefore, the patient was reintubated, supported with vasopressors and a new CVC was inserted to proceed with air aspiration. Shortly after, the patient ’s hemodynamic status improved in terms of vital signs stabilization. 6 h after the event with optimal perfusion markers and diminished sed...
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - May 18, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Resident perception on the impact of point-of-care ultrasound in clinical care at a family medicine training program in Zambia
ConclusionsZambian resident physicians perceived POCUS to be very helpful in their clinical decision-making. These data support the need to advance POCUS education at the residency level throughout LMICs, which may be an ideal strategy to promote widespread utilization of POCUS in low-resource settings globally. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - May 15, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Development of a multisystem point of care ultrasound skills assessment checklist
ConclusionsWe have developed a consensus-based, multispecialty POCUS checklist to evaluate skills in image acquisition and anatomy identification for basic cardiac, lung, abdominal, and vascular ultrasound, and PIV insertion. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - May 12, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Clinical relevance of a multiorgan focused clinical ultrasound in internal medicine
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Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - May 12, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Quality assessment of point-of-care ultrasound reports for patients at the emergency department treated by internists
ConclusionsOur research showed that the overall quality of documentation varies with regard to several important criteria. Suboptimal compliance of documentation may have adverse effects on patient safety. We have developed a checklist which can be used to improve POCUS documentation. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - April 21, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
