Before employing this nerve block when addressing shoulder dislocations, ensure familiarity with the nerve structure in the area and assess whether it will be appropriate in the patient.
While there are a number of quantitative and qualitative assessments that can be used to evaluate right heart function, 2 measurements in particular can help differentiate acute versus chronic right h
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
Intraoral Ultrasound Guided Peritonsillar Abscess Drainage
A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a deep oropharyngeal infection that results in an accumulation of purulent material in the potential space
Controversies Surrounding Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia in the ED
Ultrasound guided regional anesthesia was first introduced in 1994, and it has since become a powerful tool for achieving ade
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
Tamponade and Valvular Catastrophe: TTE in the Hemodynamically Unstable Patient
A 70-year-old man with a history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes is brought to t
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