Ultrasound

Critically Appraised Topic: Does ultrasound-guided nerve block or procedural sedation provide better pain control for shoulder reduction?

Dr. Guo, M.D., discusses the literature for ultrasound-guided nerve block vs. procedural sedation in shoulder reduction. 

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Critically Appraised Topic: Does Ultrasound-assisted Lumbar Puncture reduce the number of LP attempts and adverse outcomes in Emergency Department Patients?

Dr. Haley Lombardo, M.D., explores the literature on Ultrasound-assisted Lumbar Puncture. 

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Advanced Cases and Content: Genital Pain

11-year-old boy previously health who presents with testicular pain. He had sudden onset of pain that started 6 hours ago. He rates it 8/10, states it has been constant since then and is non-radiating. He denies dysuria and similar pain in the past. He further denies testicular trauma and recent fevers. He had one episode of emesis while in the waiting room.

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Back to Basics: Ocular Ultrasound Part 2

Last week, we learned the basics on how to perform an ocular ultrasound and what a normal eye looks like on ultrasound.  This week, we cover 5 eye pathologies that are easy to diagnose with use of ultrasound.

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