scholarly journals Point-of-Care Ultrasound Findings and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 1416-1417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rupa L. Iyengar-Kapuganti ◽  
Neil Patel ◽  
Malcolm Anastasius ◽  
Trent She ◽  
Bret P. Nelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Findings

The Role of Lung Ultrasound Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A review article

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa J. Musa ◽  
Mohamed Yousef ◽  
Mohammed Adam ◽  
Awadalla Wagealla ◽  
Lubna Boshara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Ultrasound ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Power Doppler ◽  
Doppler Imaging ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Pubmed Central ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Ultrasound Findings

: Lung ultrasound [LUS] has evolved considerably over the last years. The aim of the current review is to conduct a systematic review reported from a number of studies to show the usefulness of [LUS] and point of care ultrasound for diagnosing COVID-19. A systematic search of electronic data was conducted including the national library of medicine, and the national institute of medicine, PubMed Central [PMC] to identify the articles depended on [LUS] to monitor COVID-19. This review highlights the ultrasound findings reported in articles before the pandemic [11], clinical articles before COVID-19 [14], review studies during the pandemic [27], clinical cases during the pandemic [5] and other varying aims articles. The reviewed studies revealed that ultrasound findings can be used to help in the detection and staging of the disease. The common patterns observed included irregular and thickened A-lines, multiple B-lines ranging from focal to diffuse interstitial consolidation, and pleural effusion. Sub-plural consolidation is found to be associated with the progression of the disease and its complications. Pneumothorax was not recorded for COVID-19 patients. Further improvement in the diagnostic performance of [LUS] for COVID-19 patients can be achieved by using elastography, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and power Doppler imaging.

scholarly journals Sonoist: An Innovative Peer Ultrasound Learning Initiative on Canadian Teaching Hospital Wards

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Yan ◽  
Kacper Niburski ◽  
Linda Snell
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Peer To Peer ◽  
Peer Teaching ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Clinical Exposure ◽  
Stressful Environment ◽  
Ultrasound Findings

Background: Students usually learn point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) on standardized patients, thus lacking opportunities to correlate their ultrasound findings with clinical abnormalities. Sonoist is a student-led initiative aimed at improving ultrasound training with peer-teaching and real patients. We describe here a pilot project of Sonoist, its implementation and evaluation. Methods: Sonoist was developed by Independent-Practitioner-certified medical students who teach their peers how to scan patients with abnormal clinical findings, then correlating their ultrasound findings with the physical examination. From May 2019 to February 2020, seven sessions were held, with a sessional average of 3 participants and 3 patients scanned. We collected survey data on ultrasound knowledge, participants’ perceived self-improvement, and general comments. Results were grouped by prior ultrasound training (novice n=8, experienced n=12) and year of study (1-4). Results: 20/23 completed the survey. An increase in ultrasound skill was perceived by 100% of novices and 66.7% of experienced learners. Knowledge about clinical indications for PoCUS improved in 80% of novice and 81% of experienced students; sonographic knowledge improved in 69% of novices and 81.3% of experienced learners. All novices and 91.7% of experienced learners reported that learning ultrasound was useful for correlating with physical exam and clinical diagnosis. All novices and 83% of experienced students preferred peer-to-peer teaching. Conclusion: Peer-to-peer PoCUS teaching improved medical students’ sonographic and clinical knowledge, and is perceived as useful by students. A combination of early clinical exposure and a less stressful environment from peer teaching may contribute to these results.

scholarly journals Point-of-care ultrasound findings in unselected patients in an emergency department —results from a prospective observational trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesper Weile ◽  
Christian B. Laursen ◽  
Christian A. Frederiksen ◽  
Ole Graumann ◽  
Erik Sloth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Observational Trial ◽  
Ultrasound Findings

scholarly journals Image to Fit the Clinical Picture: Point-of-care Ultrasound Assessment of Ebstein’s Anomaly in Peru

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-224
Author(s):  
Ashley Rider ◽  
Andrea Dreyfuss ◽  
Roberto Inga
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Congenital Heart Defect ◽  
Congenital Heart ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Ebstein’S Anomaly ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Ebstein's Anomaly ◽  
Ultrasound Findings ◽  
Ultrasound Assessment

Ebstein’s anomaly is a congenital heart defect that when left untreated can lead to unique physical exam and ultrasound findings. This case describes a patient who presented with dyspnea and was found to have cyanosis, clubbing, and dilation of right-sided chambers on point-of-care ultrasound. The series of images highlights findings in late-stage Ebstein’s anomaly and serves as a springboard for the discussion of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare congenital heart disease.

Point-of-care ultrasound to evaluate volume status in severe hyponatremia

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. e235304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Connor Evins ◽  
Aniel Rao
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Volume Status ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Status Change ◽  
Severe Hyponatremia ◽  
Ultrasound Findings ◽  
Proper Volume

A 51-year-old man was hospitalised for severe hyponatremia. Initial history and physical examination suggested hypovolemia, and he was treated with normal saline at 100 mL/hour. After several days, his hyponatremia failed to improve, and then worsened without resolution of presenting ataxia and fatigue. He had no new complaints including no cough or orthopnea. He had no jugular venous distention or oedema, and his lungs were clear to auscultation. Point-of-care ultrasound was used, revealing a distended inferior vena cava, pulmonary oedema and pleural effusion, suggesting hypervolemia. Based on ultrasound findings, we treated with 60 mg oral torsemide two times per day. Hyponatremia resolved without complication within 48 hours. In this case, physical examination failed to recognise volume status change from hypovolemic to hypervolemic, increasing hospitalisation and morbidity. The point-of-care ultrasound proved to be an accurate tool for proper volume evaluation, and may be used as an adjunct to physical examination for hyponatremic patients.

scholarly journals Ultrasound Utility in the Diagnosis of a Morel-Lavallée Lesion

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Scott LaTulip ◽  
Rameshwar R. Rao ◽  
Alan Sielaff ◽  
Nik Theyyunni ◽  
John Burkhardt
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Imaging Technique ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Rapid Diagnosis ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Findings ◽  
Specialized Equipment ◽  
Improve Patient

Morel-Lavallée lesions are uncommon injuries that can be associated with significant comorbidities if not detected early. Rapid diagnosis in the Emergency Department could significantly improve patient outcomes. We describe the diagnosis of such a lesion through the use of ultrasound imaging in the Emergency Department to utilize a fast, cost-effective imaging technique that does not subject the patient to radiation exposure. Our patient received surgical consultation but improved with conservative management. Ultrasound findings associated with this lesion do not require specialized equipment and should be considered when evaluating soft tissue lesions using point of care ultrasound.

Point of care ultrasound findings in hydronephrosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 101016
Author(s):  
Rahul Uday Nayak ◽  
Zachary Ruben Zuniga ◽  
Ting Xu Tan
Keyword(s):  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Findings
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