Browsing: Ultrasound

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Post-partum hemorrhage can be a rare but life-threatening complication of spontaneous miscarriage. This case report illustrates how ultrasound can be an important diagnostic tool beyond laboratory tes
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Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens is a true emergency, representing an immediate threat to limb—and sometimes life. Learn how bedside ultrasound can aid in the diagnosis and management of this type of deep ve
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Inguinal hernias with ovarian contents are rare and are more common in the pediatric population than women of reproductive age. Inguinal hernias with ovarian content may appear on ultrasound as a smal
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Because necrotizing fasciitis requires early recognition and rapid decision-making, POCUS has become a valuable diagnostic tool in the emergency department, offering the advantage of immediate bedside
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Point-of-care ultrasound is increasingly valuable in the emergency department for early identification of molar pregnancy. In this installment of POCUS For The Win, you will learn to identify molar pr
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Ophthalmologic complaints are a common reason for visits to the emergency department, with nearly 2 million cases per year. Many of the problems stem from retinal detachment, posterior vitreous detach
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A penile fracture is a rare urological emergency, with an estimated 500–600 cases reported annually in the United States. While imaging should not delay surgical intervention when necessary, studies s
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Orbital cellulitis is an ophthalmologic emergency that requires immediate diagnosis and management; delayed diagnosis can pose a risk for vision loss and intracranial infectious extension. Point-of-ca
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The Achilles tendon is the most commonly ruptured tendon in the human body. This case highlights the utility of bedside point-of-care ultrasound in the emergency department for diagnosing this and oth
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The results of insufficient health care insurance and access can be seen most clearly in the emergency department. This case focuses on managing arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)