Introduction of ultrasound-based living anatomy into the medical curriculum: a survey on medical students ’ perceptions
ConclusionsOverall, MBBS students were more confident about the benefits of ultrasound-based teaching. Most of the students agreed that cross-sectional sessions of traditional teaching and ultrasound-based teaching strengthened their knowledge of anatomy and enhanced their confidence concerning their clinical examination skills. Medical schools should embrace the advantages that ultrasound-based teaching offers in order future doctors to be qualified to utilize ultrasound for procedural and diagnostical purposes. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - December 4, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Point-of-care ultrasound in cardiorespiratory arrest (POCUS-CA): narrative review article
AbstractThe POCUS-CA (Point-of-care ultrasound in cardiac arrest) is a diagnostic tool in the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department setting. The literature indicates that in the patient in a cardiorespiratory arrest it can provide information of the etiology of the arrest in patients with non-defibrillable rhythms, assess the quality of compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and define prognosis of survival according to specific findings and, thus, assist the clinician in decision-making during resuscitation. This narrative review of the literature aims to expose the usefulness of ultrasound in the...
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - December 2, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Ultrasound at the patient ’s bedside for the diagnosis and prognostication of a renal colic
ConclusionPoCUS is a good diagnostic tool, for renal colic, and could help reduce the requirement for the CT examinations and, hence, reduce induced radiation exposure. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - November 22, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Language of transducer manipulation 2.0: continuing to codify terms for effective teaching
ConclusionsThe results demonstrate that despite efforts to codify probe motions, variation still exists between ultrasound practitioners and educators in the description of cardinal probe motions. This lack of consensus can contribute to challenges in both virtual and in-person ultrasound education. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - October 28, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Improving hospital-based point-of-care ultrasound cleaning practices using targeted interventions: a pre –post study
ConclusionThoroughness of cleaning of POCUS machines can be improved with practical interventions that target knowledge and access to cleaning supplies. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - October 18, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
The ultrasound competency assessment tool for four-view cardiac POCUS
ConclusionThis study confirms the UCAT is a valid assessment tool for four-view transthoracic cardiac POCUS. The findings from this work and previous studies on the UCAT demonstrate the utility and flexibility of the UCAT tool across multiple POCUS applications and present a promising way forward for POCUS competency assessment. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - September 27, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
First diagnosis of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C): an analysis of PoCUS findings in the ED
We describe the PoCUS findings in a case-series of MIS-C patients admitted to the Emergency Department. At admission 10/11 patients showed satisfactory clinical condition without signs and symptoms suggestive for cardiovascular impairment/shock, but PoCUS showed pathological findings in 11/11 (100%). In particular, according to Rapid Ultrasound in SHock (RUSH) protocol, cardiac hypokinesis was detected in 5/11 (45%) and inferior vena cava dilatation in 3/11 (27%). Peritoneal fluid was reported in 6/11 cases (54%). Lung ultrasound (LUS) evaluation revealed an interstitial syndrome in 11/11 (100%), mainly localized in poster...
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - September 8, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Comparison of in-person versus tele-ultrasound point-of-care ultrasound training during the COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionsCompared to a traditional in-person course, tele-ultrasound POCUS CME courses appeared to be as effective for improving POCUS knowledge post-course and fulfilling learning objectives. Our findings can serve as a roadmap for educators seeking guidance on development of a tele-ultrasound POCUS training course whose demand will likely persist beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - September 6, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Comparing accuracy of bedside ultrasound examination with physical examination for detection of pleural effusion
ConclusionsUS examination for pleural effusion was more accurate than the physical examination, conferred higher confidence, and required less time to complete. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - September 6, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Results from a Spanish national survey on the application of ultrasound in pulmonology services
ConclusionsThe use and availability of LUS has grown in pulmonology services, however, still relatively few pulmonologists are specialised in its use. Moreover, teaching and research activity in this field is scarce. Strategies are necessary to improve physicians ’ skill at using LUS and to promote its use, with the ultimate goal of improving healthcare activity. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - August 24, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Reliability of ultrasound versus digital vaginal examination in detecting cervical dilatation during labor: a diagnostic test accuracy systematic review
ConclusionTrans-perineal ultrasonography seems to be a reliable method for assessing labor progression in multigravida women, but its usage in nulliparous women needs further studies. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - August 17, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Success rate to complete optimal 20 + 2 ISUOG planes for foetal ultrasonographic structural screening during early second trimester pregnancy in Thailand
ConclusionsWe prefer to perform foetal structural screening using US with the 20 + 2 ISUOG protocol at a GA 20 to 22 weeks and 6 days with the aim reducing the need for repeat scans. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - August 14, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Mean value of B-mode optic nerve sheath diameter as an indicator of increased intracranial pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe mean value of the ONSD among patients diagnosed with increased ICP was 5.82 mm (95% CI 5.58–6.06 mm). Variations were observed based on etiology of intracranial hypertension, clinical settings where ONSD was measured, and standards for diagnosing intracranial hypertension. The US-ONSD among patient with elevated ICP was significantly higher than the normal control. Alt hough a cut-off value is not clearly determined, these mean values can be implemented to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of US-ONSD in diagnosing intracranial hypertension in future studies. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - July 2, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Lung ultrasound training and evaluation for proficiency among physicians in a low-resource setting
ConclusionsFollowing 1 day of training, the majority of physicians novice to LUS achieved proficiency with interpretation of lung ultrasound after less than five ultrasound examinations performed independently. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - June 30, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
B-line quantification: comparing learners novice to lung ultrasound assisted by machine artificial intelligence technology to expert review
ConclusionAfter a short training session, novice learners were able to obtain high-quality images. When the AI deep learning algorithm was applied to those images, it quantified B-lines with moderate-to-fair correlation as compared to semi-quantitative analysis by expert review. This data shows promise, but further development is needed before widespread clinical use. (Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal)
Source: Critical Ultrasound Journal - June 30, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
