Elliott Parker

Point of Care Ultrasound Product Specialist GE Healthcare #VenueFamily #VscanAir

[Ramkrishna Ramnauth @RRamnauth]

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and taught on our Wessex FAMUS-Lung Supervised Scanning Day. We really appreciate all your help!

@GEHealthCare @FAMUSultrasound @EParker1194 @PHU_NHS @PHUSimulation

#FAMUS #POCUS #MedEd

[Gokul Sagar @gokpocus]

POCUS for appendicitis is a powerful tool—especially in younger adults and paediatric patients.

Finding the appendix can be tricky, as it can lie in multiple locations.

Approach 1: Look where it hurts
This is the fastest and most intuitive method.

🔎 Probe choice:
• Linear probe for thin patients
• Curvilinear probe if deeper penetration is required

🧠 Technique:
• Place the probe over the point of maximal tenderness
• Scan in both transverse and longitudinal planes

✅ Positive findings:
• Blind-ended tubular structure
• Diameter >6 mm
• Non-compressible
• Absent peristalsis

💡 Pro tip: Use graded compression to displace bowel gas and bring the appendix into view.
💡 Pro tip 2: Apply colour doppler to look for Ring of fire

[Gokul Sagar @gokpocus]

A quick scan of the right lower quadrant reveals:

• A dilated, blind-ending tubular structure
• Non-compressible, no peristalsis
• Diameter >6 mm
• Surrounding echogenic fat stranding
• Multiple echogenic foci with posterior acoustic shadowing

There is also localised free fluid and free air, highly suggestive of ruptured appendicitis with appendicolith.

The patient is referred back to surgery. A CT scan is ordered and confirms perforated appendicitis. Patient is taken to theatre which confirms appendicitis with pus in RLQ.

🤖📟 Case closed.

[Mohan Sai Gudela, DM @drmohansai]

Carotid doppler and ECHO adding value to the TCCD assessment
• Carotid doppler helps evaluate stenosis/plaque of common carotid artery and proximal portions of ICA/ECA.
• ECHO helps evaluate presence of thrombus/tumor/vegetations/shunts contributing to emboli causing stroke

[Mohan Sai Gudela, DM @drmohansai]

Welcome to the 14th post of #scanuary.
It's a month-long marathon of daily tweetorials about #POCUS and its utility in our clinical practice.
Today we're going to discuss assessment of assessment of stroke using TCCD.
If you find the post useful, please like & retweet.
@salmannaeem217
@gokpocus

[Elliott Parker @EParker1194]

@NavBahal @MadanNarayanan @BucksHealthcare @vscan @SamsungUK @GEHealthCare No subscription, I will be able to provide more details very soon!

[Elliott Parker @EParker1194]

@MadanNarayanan @NavBahal @BucksHealthcare @vscan @SamsungUK @GEHealthCare You’ll have seen the Venue Sprint! It comes on a cart or a standalone with the tablet. It would be great to arrange a demonstration!

https://t.co/o2oeyWB4pD

[Dr Nav Bahal @NavBahal]

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Melike Demir Işıktekin 🇹🇷 as our 5th Regional Anaesthesia Fellow at @BucksHealthcare

Armed with a GE @vscan & @SamsungUK tablet, she’s ready for an exciting year ahead!

Welcome, Melike 👏
#RegionalAnaesthesia #MedEd #Fellowship

[BOX Courses @AIM_POCUS]

Well done to all of our FAMUS/FUSIC delegates. Hands on scanning for abdomen, lung, vascular access and DVT teaching. 🫁🦵🏼🫘💉🤩👏

[Gokul Sagar @gokpocus]

What a brilliant few days as faculty at #LACE advanced echo course in #LEEDS! 🤩 Hands-on scanning for delegates was a huge hit. The talks, including cases & echo with LVADs, were superb. Met some amazing faculty and passionate echo enthusiasts – the future of advanced echo is bright! If you're keen, one to look out for next year! #echofirst #criticalcare

On to #TOE toemorrow !

@MaxRidley3 @Manoj_Wickram

[GE HealthCare Vscan Family @vscan]

Maximize your handheld ultrasound skills!

Watch our quick video on cardiac function evaluation. Utilize the cardiac preset on Vscan Air™ for accurate assessments. Whether you are an experienced ultrasound user or just starting your POCUS journey, this video will enhance your handheld ultrasound skills and improve your diagnostic accuracy.

📺 Watch now!

#cardiacevaluation

[GE HealthCare Vscan Family @vscan]

Unlock the potential of your handheld ultrasound!

Watch the video to learn more about Vscan Air™ and the cardiac preset. See what features can be used for pericardial effusion evaluation. Enhance your diagnostic skills today!

📺 Watch now!

#pericardialeffusion #cardiacimaging

[Dr Nav Bahal @NavBahal]

Thanks to all our faculty, delegates, sponsors - @Nipromed @PajunkUK @medovate and @vscan and wonderful staff from @BHTMedEd

Great job Ola and @DrSubhadra_B

On to #Bucks26!

[Elliott Parker @EParker1194]

Introducing the launch of UltraSupport Academy — your go-to platform for on-demand ultrasound education and free hands-on training in the UK & Ireland! 🚀

✅ On-demand videos for your ultrasound
✅ Book onto FREE study days

https://t.co/SHurwSmX2N

[FAMUS @FAMUSultrasound]

🚨🚨 New modules alert 🚨🚨

We are delighted to launch our US assisted LP module. Details and curriculum pack available at https://t.co/xoiLq0ie3S

We have also launched our free US guided peripheral vascular access module. Free for all to use / modify as needed!

[Elliott Parker @EParker1194]

Strengthening rural care through collaborative tele-ultrasound https://t.co/gan0khm8CE

[Oxford Sonoclub @OXSonoClub]

Fantastic Regional Anaesthesia Course today. Good to see the best in the field assemble, thanks to our talented faculty, dedicated models & enthusiastic delegates.
6hrs of #EDRA hands-on scanning &a lot of #CPD earnt ✅

@OUHospitals @ESRA_Society @RCoANews @RegionalAnaesUK

[Nick Smallwood @NHSmallwood]

For anyone interested, here is the link to the finalised article

POCUS reduces by a fair way the demand on downstream radiology services

Open access so share widely!

https://t.co/WSmGnDNEVh

[Ian Mcleod @GE_IanMc]

Ever wondered why the images are that much nicer on the #4Vc probe using #Vivid E95?

Its all about waves, how they return, and how they are interpreted!
#Echofirst #Cardiotwitter #GEVIVID #GEhealthcare #ADAPT #CSound #Echo

[Elliott Parker @EParker1194]

From identifying masses to guiding procedures, ultrasound is enhancing the quality of care in primary care settings. Learn about the different types of scans, essential tips for new users, and how to maximize your practice's ROI.
https://t.co/JRnU62gKYW