Clinical Characteristics, Outcomes, and Interobserver Agreement of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Detected Mesenteric Adenitis in Nonsurgical Pediatric Abdominal Pain: A Retrospective Cohort Study https://t.co/AoI7o0H9Hl
A negative #POCUS can still lead you in the right direction
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A 25f, previously healthy, presents with sudden severe left flank pain that started an hour pta. no radiation. vomited once. No urinary symptoms, not pregnant. She is writhing in pain and is tender in her flank.
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Introducing the #PECARN C-spine Rule!
This groundbreaking study, led by @JCLeonardMDMPH, provides a clinical prediction tool for identifying cervical spine injury risk in children experiencing blunt trauma.
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Clavicle fracture in the ED? We have a simple ultrasound-guided block for that...Multimodal analgesia for your patients @ACEPNow @HGHED@ACEP_EUS https://t.co/ObV4ahyCbG
My study looking at techniques to confirm intraosseous catheters has been published! https://t.co/N6L1syre2Q
I have exciting news on the horizon to leverage the novel pressure waveform technique described in this paper to make IO access safer for patients. First a summary:
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Today a child shared (and gave permission to share) her wonderful drawing of her IBD story and the impact a simple ultrasound had. It can’t be overstated how transformative IUS is for patients to see their inflammation or healing in real time. Inspiring. 🥹
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Did u know @ab_peds MOC cartel charges $4.32 per multi choice q in order to “maintain” your cert. If u are sub boarded, they graciously ask u complete twice the q’s at - discounted $3.02 each!
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If I see fluid increasing on repeat, I call for O neg blood on standby in case becomes unstable…avoid resus in CT scanner…
Replacing a G-tube is quick if not out too long and no trauma.
Yet, confirmation by gastrograffin x-ray takes forever.
Consider POCUS to confirm placement:
- Place probe adjacent to tube, see catheter and balloon
- Instill 50+ cc of saline, watch stomach expand with bubbles