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View article: Defining minimum image quality criteria for common diagnostic point‐of‐care ultrasound images: A position statement of the Society of Hospital Medicine
Defining minimum image quality criteria for common diagnostic point‐of‐care ultrasound images: A position statement of the Society of Hospital Medicine Open
BACKGROUND: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) use continues to expand across multiple clinical subspecialties, and the need for standardization of training and quality assurance has become increasingly important. Despite the need for traini…
View article: Defining minimum image quality criteria for common diagnostic point‐of‐care ultrasound images: A position statement of the Society of Hospital Medicine
Defining minimum image quality criteria for common diagnostic point‐of‐care ultrasound images: A position statement of the Society of Hospital Medicine Open
Background Point‐of‐care ultrasound (POCUS) use continues to expand across multiple clinical subspecialties, and the need for standardization of training and quality assurance has become increasingly important. Despite the need for trainin…
View article: Multispecialty comparison of point-of-care-ultrasound use, training, and barriers: a national survey of VA medical centers
Multispecialty comparison of point-of-care-ultrasound use, training, and barriers: a national survey of VA medical centers Open
Background As more specialties have begun to use Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in patient care, hospitals and healthcare systems have been investing increasing resources in POCUS infrastructure (training, equipment, and administration).…
View article: Comparison of Six Handheld Ultrasound Devices by Pediatric Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Experts
Comparison of Six Handheld Ultrasound Devices by Pediatric Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Experts Open
Background: Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) use is increasing among pediatric clinicians, but lack of access to ultrasound devices is a major barrier. The availability of pocket-sized handheld ultrasound devices (“handhelds”) has improved…
View article: Point-of-care ultrasound training among anesthesiology residency programs in the United States
Point-of-care ultrasound training among anesthesiology residency programs in the United States Open
Background Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) use has become ubiquitous in the field of anesthesiology. However, POCUS training curriculum in anesthesiology residencies vary widely. We performed a survey study to better understand the struct…
View article: Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Open
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is changing the practice of nearly all specialties and is increasingly being incorporated as a bedside tool by more gastroenterologists and hepatologists. POCUS is most often used to answer focused diagnost…
View article: Capnocytophaga canimorsus Endocarditis Presenting with Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis and Glomerulonephritis
Capnocytophaga canimorsus Endocarditis Presenting with Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis and Glomerulonephritis Open
Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a gram-negative bacterium commonly found in the saliva of dogs and cats. Despite the frequency of animal bites, infection with Capnocytophaga species is rare, and severe infections are usually associated with u…
View article: Ultrasound guidance for lumbar puncture
Ultrasound guidance for lumbar puncture Open
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review the literature and describe techniques to use ultrasound to guide performance of lumbar puncture (LP). RECENT FINDINGS: Ultrasound evaluation of the lumbar spine has been shown in randomized trials to improve L…
View article: Congestive Hepatopathy Diagnosed by Venous Excess Ultrasound Score
Congestive Hepatopathy Diagnosed by Venous Excess Ultrasound Score Open
Accurate and rapid detection of venous organ congestion, especially congestive hepatopathy, is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. The Venous Excess Ultrasound Score is an emerging point-of-care ultrasound examination that can gra…
View article: Effectiveness of a Brief Point of Care Ultrasound Course at a National Nephrology Conference
Effectiveness of a Brief Point of Care Ultrasound Course at a National Nephrology Conference Open
The rising demand for point of care ultrasound (POCUS) instruction during fellowship has been limited due to a shortage of trained faculty and courses designed specifically for . A hands-on POCUS was organized during the April 2023 Nationa…
View article: Current Use and Barriers to Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Rheumatology: A National Survey of VA Medical Centers
Current Use and Barriers to Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Rheumatology: A National Survey of VA Medical Centers Open
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View article: Fulminant Celiac Disease Presenting in the Postpartum Period
Fulminant Celiac Disease Presenting in the Postpartum Period Open
Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated disorder of the small intestine triggered by dietary exposure to gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. Adult CD usually has an insidious onset with gastrointestinal symptoms, most often di…
View article: Ingested Denture as an Esophageal Foreign Body
Ingested Denture as an Esophageal Foreign Body Open
A 74-year-old man presented with shortness of breath and sore throat and was admitted for an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He developed severe sore throat, stridor, and hoarseness over the subsequent 72 hours…
View article: Development of a national point-of-care ultrasound training course for physicians in Japan: A 3-year evaluation
Development of a national point-of-care ultrasound training course for physicians in Japan: A 3-year evaluation Open
Purpose: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) allows bedside clinicians to acquire, interpret, and integrate ultrasound images into patient care. Although the availability of POCUS training courses has increased, the educational effectiveness …
View article: Current Use, Training, and Barriers to Point-of-Care Ultrasound Use in ICUs in the Department of Veterans Affairs
Current Use, Training, and Barriers to Point-of-Care Ultrasound Use in ICUs in the Department of Veterans Affairs Open
BackgroundPoint-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an integral part of critical care medicine for procedural guidance, bedside diagnostics, and assessing response to treatment. Multiple critical care societies recommend POCUS use, and P…
View article: Development of a Chief Resident Medical Procedure Service: a 10-Year Experience
Development of a Chief Resident Medical Procedure Service: a 10-Year Experience Open
Background Lack of experienced faculty to supervise internal medicine (IM) residents is a significant barrier to establishing a medical procedure service (MPS). Aim Describe the development and 10-year outcomes of an MPS led by IM chief re…
View article: Development of a national point-of-care ultrasound training course for physicians in Japan: A 3-year evaluation
Development of a national point-of-care ultrasound training course for physicians in Japan: A 3-year evaluation Open
Purpose: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) allows bedside clinicians to acquire, interpret, and integrate ultrasound images into patient care. Although the availability of POCUS training courses has increased, the educational effectiveness …
View article: Development of a national point-of-care ultrasound training course for physicians in Japan: A 3-year evaluation
Development of a national point-of-care ultrasound training course for physicians in Japan: A 3-year evaluation Open
Purpose: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) allows bedside clinicians to acquire, interpret, and integrate ultrasound images into patient care. Although the availability of POCUS training courses has increased, the educational effectiveness …
View article: Development of a national point-of-care ultrasound training course for physicians in Japan: A 3-year evaluation
Development of a national point-of-care ultrasound training course for physicians in Japan: A 3-year evaluation Open
Purpose: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) allows bedside clinicians to acquire, interpret, and integrate ultrasound images into patient care. Although the availability of POCUS training courses has increased, the educational effectiveness …
View article: Current Use and Barriers to Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Primary Care: A National Survey of VA Medical Centers
Current Use and Barriers to Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Primary Care: A National Survey of VA Medical Centers Open
Current use of POCUS in primary care is low despite the recent growth of POCUS training in Internal Medicine residency programs. Investment in POCUS training and program infrastructure is needed to expand POCUS use in primary care and ensu…