Ultrasound-guided subclavian vein access is a safe, effective and efficient option for central venous cannulation. Using ultrasound can decrease the time to cannulation in addition to many of the fear
Management of Shock: Bedside Assessment of Cardiac Output
A 75-year-old male with a past medical history of congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary artery disease pres
Floaters: Retinal Detachment, Posterior Vitreous Detachment, or Vitreous Hemorrhage?
A 68-year-old female with a history of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia presents to the emergency depart
The UtiliTEE of Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest
A 57-year-old obese man with unknown past medical history becomes unresponsive and pulseless on the subway platform with bystander CPR initiated. EMS arri
Confirmation of Endotracheal Intubation with Bedside US
A 45-year-old female is brought into your emergency department after cardiac arrest. A quick history from her husband reveals they recently ret
Finding the Invisible: Using Ultrasound to Combat Fournier's
Case A 77-year-old male with coronary artery disease, diabetes, and a recent left femoral neck fracture is sent to the ED for non-resolvin
Three-in-One: The Forearm Nerve Block
A 29-year-old carpenter rushes into your emergency department with a 6 cm laceration on the palmar aspect of his hand after mishandling a power saw. The lacerati
Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Aid Shoulder Reduction
Case A 16-year-old boy presents to the ED with right shoulder pain after strongly throwing a ball overhand. He denies any direct trauma or his
Practical Tips: When and How to Use a Femoral Nerve Block
An 82-year-old female shows up in your ED with severe hip pain after a fall at home. You already know what the x-ray is before you see it