The use of joints of meat as phantoms for ultrasound-guided needling skills: a prospective blinded study
ConclusionsPork, beef and lamb joints are an effective model to use for simulation training for needling skills. They have limited lifespan, but due to its relatively low cost, it is feasible to discard the meat after each training workshop. We hope the use of inexpensive meat products will make ultrasound simulation training simpler to organise and more effective. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - March 26, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
The association of ultrasound assessment of gallbladder wall thickness with dengue fever severity
ConclusionThe finding of GBWT when consolidated with other clinical parameters may assist clinicians to perform risk stratification in the emergency department and become another adjunct to the assessment of severe dengue. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - March 24, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Design and comparison of a hybrid to a traditional in-person point-of-care ultrasound course
ConclusionsA hybrid virtual and in-person POCUS course was highly rated and as successful as a traditional course in improving learner knowledge, hands-on skill and confidence at 8 months after course initiation. These results support expanding virtual elements of POCUS educational curricula. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - March 12, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
The correlation between point-of-care ultrasound and digital tomosynthesis when used with suspected COVID-19 pneumonia patients in primary care
ConclusionsLU has great sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia in PC. Clinical ultrasound findings, along with age and saturation, could, therefore, improve decision-making in this field. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - February 22, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Design and implementation of a basic and global point of care ultrasound (POCUS) certification curriculum for emergency medicine faculty
AbstractPoint of care ultrasound (POCUS) use in the emergency department is associated with improved patient outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. When used for procedural guidance, it has been shown to increase first pass success and decrease complications. As of 2012, ultrasound has been identified as a core skill required for graduating emergency medicine (EM) residents. Despite this, only a minority of EM faculty who trained prior to 2008 are credentialed in POCUS. Half of all EM training programs in the United States have less than 50% of their faculty credentialed to perform and teach POCUS to learners. As the...
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - February 19, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Pericardiocentesis: ultrasound guidance is essential
ConclusionsUltrasound-guided pericardiocentesis is simple, safe and effective, and should replace the blind technique. This procedure should be part of the armamentarium of ultrasound-guided practices of emergency or critical care physicians. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - February 14, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Focus clinical ultrasonography: again competency differs from the patient outcome
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Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - February 9, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Role of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) in the diagnosing of acute medial meniscus injury of knee joint
ConclusionThe present study demonstrated that POCUS can reasonably be applied in comparison with MRI to evaluate medial meniscus injury. POCUS is an effective initial diagnostic modality in patients with suspected medial meniscus injuries. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - February 8, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Ultrasonographic evaluation of deep vein thrombosis related to the central catheter in hemodialytic patients
ConclusionThe compression technique in the hands of PoCUS experts demonstrated high accuracy in the diagnosis of TR-CVCd and should represent a standard in the routine examination of dialytic patients. The training of PoCUS inexperienced students for the diagnosis of TR-CVCd is feasible but did not lead to a sufficient level of sensitivity. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - January 10, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
The impact of lung ultrasound on clinical-decision making across departments: a systematic review
ConclusionsLung ultrasound, exclusively or as a part of thoracic ultrasound, has substantial impact on clinical-decision making by changing diagnosis and management in the EDs, ICUs, and GWs. The current evidence level and methodological heterogeneity underline the necessity for well-designed trials and standardization of methodology. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - January 10, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Inter-rater reliability of optic nerve sheath diameter measurement using real-time ultrasonography
ConclusionsONSD measurement obtained by ultrasound fellowship-trained emergency medicine physicians is a reliable measurement with a high degree of correlation between scanners. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - January 10, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Performance of an automated ultrasound device in identifying and tracing the heart in porcine cardiac arrest
ConclusionAn automated ultrasound device (bladder scanner) reliably traced porcine hearts during cardiac arrest. It is possible a device could be developed to indicate where compressions should be performed without requiring the operator to interpret ultrasound images. Further investigation into rapid, automated, sonographic localization of the heart to identify the area of compression in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is warranted. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - January 3, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Empowering the willing: the feasibility of tele-mentored self-performed pleural ultrasound assessment for the surveillance of lung health
ConclusionsUltrasound-novice adults at risk for COVID-19 deterioration can be successfully mentored using freely available software and low-cost ultrasound devices to provide meaningful lung ultrasound surveillance of themselves that could potentially stratify asymptomatic/paucisymptomatic patients with early risk factors for serious disease. Further studies examining practical logistics should be conducted.Trial Registration: ID ISRCTN/77929274 on 07/03/2015. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - January 3, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Point-of-care ultrasound in critically ill COVID-19 patients: questions derived from practice
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Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - January 3, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Critical care ultrasound training: a survey exploring the “education gap” between potential and reality in Canada
ConclusionsOur national survey is the first in Canada to explore CCUS education in critical care. It suggests that while CCUS education is rapidly developing, gaps persist. These include variation in curriculum and delivery, insufficient access to experts, and support for educators. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - December 11, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
