Best Michael Prats Podcasts (2025)

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Stellate Ganglion Block 22:03

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2d ago22:03

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Do you like doing challenging procedures that in rare instances can be life-saving? Then this podcast discussing the latest evidence for the stellate ganglion block in ventricular storm is for you! Astral puns abound as Creagh and Mike rocket into this stellar article. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/175 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38289867/…

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Potpourri 30:56

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After a summer semi-hiatus, we are busting at the seams with things to talk about. Mike gives brief "state-of-GEL" address and then blazes through a baker's dozen of articles. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/174By Michael Prats

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GEL World Italy 14:48

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On this episode of GEL World we visit Italy as Mike chats with Cristiano Di Gioia about his experiences with ultrasound as an emergency physician.By Michael Prats

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Pediatric Cardiac Arrest 25:32

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The GEL Jr. squad returns to discuss a very important topic - ultrasound in pediatric cardiac arrest. Using a recent article as a diving board, they cannonball into the pool of evidence. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/172 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39043130/By Michael Prats

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GEL World Ireland 21:18

5M ago21:18

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New series alert! GEL World is about bringing together the global ultrasound community. In this first episode, we travel to Ireland with ultrasound champion Dr. Cian McDermott. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/171By Michael Prats

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GEL Live! Podcast Palooza 33:07

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Delia and Creagh travel to Houston, Texas to regale audience members of the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) Scientific Assembly with their tales of ultrasound literature misadventures. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/170By Michael Prats

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BlockHeads 35:42

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Mike chats with two special guests representing the BlockHeads - a collaborative group dedicated to furthering the use of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks in the emergent setting. Find out what they have been up to and how you can join in! https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/169By Michael Prats

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Bronchiolitis 22:31

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The GEL Jr crew back with a topical episode on bronchiolitis. When you scan the lungs of these kids what do you see, and more importantly.... what does it mean?? https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/168 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37897916/By Michael Prats

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Bubble Time 18:31

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It's bubble time! This fascinating paper investigates counting the number of seconds that bubbles can be seen in right side of the heart after a flush as a means to diagnose right heart failure. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/167 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38597847/By Michael Prats

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Lightning Talks 20:00

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GEL x SCUF back again! This year at the annual meeting of the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships, the GEL team interviews several up-and-coming leaders in POCUS about a variety of fascinating topics. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/166By Michael Prats

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Biplane Needle Guidance 22:37

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Are two planes better than one? Creagh, Mike, and Jailyn investigate a paper on biplane technology for placing central venous catheters. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/165 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37742018/By Michael Prats

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Transgluteal Hydrodissection 29:01

1y ago29:01

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In this Bonus Cut author interview, Zack and Mike go off the rails by interviewing the author of a case series describing a fascinating and mysterious procedure - the transgluteal hydrodissection! Guest Gabe Rose gives us the low down of how this nerve block alternative might be the way to go to help a radicu-lous amount of patients. https://www.ul…

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Pediatric Crohn’s Disease 16:50

1y ago16:50

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The GEL Jr team strikes back with a fascinating topic - using POCUS to guide response in the treatment of Crohn's disease! Join the gang as they peristalse their way through an article describing this inflammatory idea. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/163 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32453126/By Michael Prats

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General Surgery POCUS 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

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In this Father's Day Special, Mike interviews his old man about the state of point-of-care ultrasound in general surgery. All sorts of learning ensues. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/162By Michael Prats

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VEXUS Updates 38:55

1+ y ago38:55

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It's been a while since we talked about Venous Excess Ultrasound, aka VEXUS. There is still a lot of buzz around this concept, but not a lot of honey (honey is evidence in this metaphor). Ross Prager, international friend to POCUS researchers everywhere, joins Mike to discuss what's new and where this is going. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/161…

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Yale EM Podcast Day Part 2 33:23

1+ y ago33:23

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Part 2 of the discussion with Rachel Liu and Cian McDermott for Yale Emergency Medicine podcast day. Now the banter turns to a favorite topic: POCUS in cardiac arrest - is there a right or wrong way to do it? https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/160 Sponsor: EchonousBy Michael Prats

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Yale EM Podcast Day Part 1 20:36

1+ y ago20:36

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Creagh and Mike were invited to speak at the first ever Yale Emergency Medicine Podcast day! They join their old buddies Rachel Liu and Cian McDermott to discuss podcasting and POCUS in cardiac arrest. This is part 1 of 2. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/159 Sponsor: EchonousBy Michael Prats

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MAPSE 19:08

1+ y ago19:08

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The GEL trio return to discuss an old idea made new again - the mitral annular plane systolic excursion, aka MAPSE. How good is it compared to other methods for estimating left ventricular function? https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/158 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36933334/ Sponsor: EchonousBy Michael Prats

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MicroSkills 40:07

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In this Special Edition ep, Mike interviews the multi-talented Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss. They share some of the wisdom they have gleaned from their experiences as physicians, mentees, mentors, authors, academicians, ultrasound experts, and humans. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/157 https://www.harpercollins.com/products/microskills-adaira-landr…

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Distal Forearm Fractures 16:31

1+ y ago16:31

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The GEL Jr. team is back and they have a bone to pick. What's the deal with using ultrasound for forearm fractures in kids? They examine a recent article on this topic from the New England Journal of Medicine. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/156 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37256975/By Michael Prats

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People, Progress, POCUS (Part 2) 44:14

1+ y ago44:14

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In September 2023, the GEL crew traveled to Portland, Maine to do some on-the-street reporting at the annual conference for the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships (SCUF). What evolved was a series of incredible mini-interviews focusing on the different paths to ultrasound and the exciting new frontiers of ultrasound technology. This is Part…

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People, Progress, POCUS (Part 1) 1:01:04

1+ y ago1:01:04

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In September 2023, the GEL crew traveled to Portland, Maine to do some on-the-street reporting at the annual conference for the Society of Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships (SCUF). What evolved was a series of incredible mini-interviews focusing on the different paths to ultrasound and the exciting new frontiers of ultrasound technology. This is Part…

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PENG Block 24:04

2y ago24:04

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Have you been PENG attention? This block is everywhere! In this episode, we talk about the preliminary data for the PEricapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block used for analgesia of acute hip fractures in the emergency department. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/153 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35652877/By Michael Prats

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Femoral Doppler in Heart Failure 22:04

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Bonus Cuts back again! Zack and Mike talk with guest Yale Tung-Chen about the POCUS vibe in Spain and his recently reviewed study on using doppler flow as a measure of right ventricular dysfunction in heart failure. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/152By Michael Prats

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Artificial Intelligence for Echo 16:47

2y ago16:47

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Mike flies solo and ventures into the wily world of artificial intelligence in clinical ultrasound. How well does the machine measure up to the expert when it comes to hemodynamic measurements with echo? https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/151 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36835888/By Michael Prats

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Heart Failure Extravaganza! 42:08

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To celebrate 150 episodes we are doing a deep dive into one of POCUS's most beloved applications - acute heart failure. We bring in echo expert Sean Hickey to help delve into the ins and outs of the hearts, the lungs, and the IVCs. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/150By Michael Prats

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Trigger Point Injections 17:17

2y ago17:17

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Another author-focused Bonus Cuts episode with Zack and Mike joined by the one and only Rob Farrow! Rob represents the research team behind the recently discussed US-guided trigger point article. Discussion ensues regarding the methodology, procedural pearls, and a strained Bob Dylan reference. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/149…

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Femoral Vein Doppler 19:50

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Another cutting edge topic! These insatiable investigators propose to use doppler waveforms from the common femoral vein as a marker of right heart dysfunction in heart failure patients. Novel? Certainly. Useful? We shall see! https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/148 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37088380/…

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Vertebral Artery Injury 13:49

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What if I told you that you could use ultrasound to find traumatic injuries to the vertebral arteries? I am not telling you that...yet. The team has some thoughts on this novel idea. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/147 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37087444/By Michael Prats

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The P2 Network 15:49

2+ y ago15:49

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The GEL Jr crew sets up shop at the 2023 P2 Convention in Washington, D.C. and interviews the leaders of this organization about its history, purpose, and future. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/146 https://p2network.comBy Michael Prats

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US-Guided Trigger Point Injections 15:24

2+ y ago15:24

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Hold onto your hats - the latest episode discusses an application for ultrasound that you have probably never even thought about doing! Ultrasound-guided trigger point injections - do they work?! https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/145 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36214230/By Michael Prats

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Virtual Reality 23:59

2+ y ago23:59

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Virtual reality ultrasound?! It is here, and it might be a valuable educational tool. Special host Shawn Sethi, usual but still somewhat special host Mike, and definitely special guest ultrasound educator Suean Pascoe discuss the available evidence and their own perspectives on this innovative technology. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/144…

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Diaphragmatic Dysfunction 17:56

2+ y ago17:56

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Can looking at the diaphragm with ultrasound help us understand a patient's respiratory status? This is one of the first papers to look at this question in an emergency department population. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/143 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36680779/By Michael Prats

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Inclusion in POCUS Part 2 14:23

2+ y ago14:23

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This is the second and final part of our episode on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the point-of-care ultrasound community. Guests Almaz Dessie and Javier Rosario lend their insights to the discussion of their articles and practical next steps. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/142By Michael Prats

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Inclusion in POCUS Part 1 23:37

2+ y ago23:37

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Special guests Almaz Dessie and Javier Rosario join Mike, Creagh, and Jai to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion specifically in the point-of-care ultrasound community. This is the first of a two part discussion that covers the recently published articles on this topic and what you can do to help these efforts. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/14…

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Gastric POCUS & Sedation 18:58

2+ y ago18:58

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Delia and Lianne take on the topic of pediatric gastric POCUS. Is it a helpful way to assess the effect of fasting prior to procedural sedation? Is fasting itself a helpful way to empty the stomach?? https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/140 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32769837/By Michael Prats

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The State of POCUS 24:48

2+ y ago24:48

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Vicki Noble is a veritable legend of point of care ultrasound. Zach and Mike are lucky enough to sit down with this proverbial fountain of wisdom and scoop some razor insights into the past, present and future of the field. We discuss Vicki's origin story, multi-disciplinary collaboration, hot takes on POCUS research, and the middle-age of POCUS. h…

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Ultrasound vs Landmark Subclavians 17:47

3y ago17:47

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This episode has been a long time coming! We're talking ultrasound-guided subclavian central lines, and a lot of people have opinions. Are they better than landmark? What should we teach learners? The GEL team discusses through the lens of this fascinating RCT. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/138 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35562246/…

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Trailer 1:02

3y ago1:02

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Here's a little bit about our podcast. You can find out more at UltrasoundGEL.org.By Michael Prats

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Carotid Compression in CPR 15:26

3y ago15:26

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We can only go so long without talking about cardiac arrest! Here is the latest idea - using sonographic carotid compression to help determine if a pulse is present. Can it save time compared to manual palpation and thus help our patients? https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/137 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35792305/…

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Pediatric IVC Collapse 15:20

3y ago15:20

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Another Bonus Cuts author interview - this time with Amy Zhou, Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialist and first author of the recently reviewed article on IVC collapse duration. Zach and Mike ask the hard questions about how this paper came to be and how we should be thinking about the IVC in our pediatric patients. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/1…

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Pneumoperitoneum 13:53

3y ago13:53

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Pneumoperitoneum is usually bad news for patients, and it would be great to have a quick way to make this diagnosis. These authors ingeniously used ultrasound contrast software (without any contrast) to boost the accuracy of ultrasound for this pathology! https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/135 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35204492/…

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Nasogastric Tube Placement 15:20

3y ago15:20

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New idea alert! Should we be using POCUS to guide nasogastric tube placement? Crazy? Unnecessary, you say? Well listen in to the discussion of this interesting randomized controlled trial designed to answer this burning question. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/134 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35834792/…

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Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis 10:24

3y ago10:24

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In our second in the series of Bonus Cuts, Zach and Mike interview the illustrious Ryan Gibbons for his take on arthrocentesis and a discussion of his research in the field. What an exciting joint venture! https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/133By Michael Prats

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Duration of IVC Collapse 15:05

3y ago15:05

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What do we do with IVC's in kids?! The GEL Jr squad tackles a fascinating article that might have the answer. These authors looked at the Inferior Vena Cava collapse duration in children with dehydration. Will this novel measurement help with figuring out who needs IV fluids? https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/132 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3253083…

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The POCUS Manifesto Part 2 14:34

3y ago14:34

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Part 2 of this Special Edition episode with Larry Istrail, author of the POCUS Manifesto. More great talk about POCUS, the physical exam, and ultrasound research. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/131By Michael Prats

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The POCUS Manifesto Part 1 16:27

3y ago16:27

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In this Special Edition episode, Mike and Creagh interview physician, entrepreneur, and author Larry Istrail discussing his recent book The POCUS Manifesto! Awesome discussion of the ups and downs of implementing, teaching, and researching POCUS. Part 1 of 2. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/130By Michael Prats

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Neonatal Central Line Positioning 18:53

3y ago18:53

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If you take care of neonates, the last thing you need to worry about is vascular access! In this episode the GEL Jr. team discusses an article on using POCUS to confirm central catheter placement. Can it save these babies a few xrays? https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/129 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35152306/…

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Brief Echo in Cardiac Arrest 15:46

3+ y ago15:46

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This clever study questions which cardiac view is best to obtain during a cardiac arrest. By using a simulated arrest scenario on living non-cardiac arrest patients, they compare the subxiphoid window and the parasternal long axis view in terms of speed and image quality. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/128 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35065867/…

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Jugular Venous Pressure 17:09

3+ y ago17:09

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Jugular venous distention (JVD) is a classic physical exam finding taught for ages, but assessing it can be a challenge. Can ultrasound do a better job and therefore offer a non-invasive evaluation of the patient’s right heart pressures? This goal has been the pursuit of many ultrasounds before. This time we have a new vessel to assess and a nice r…