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Emergency Ultrasound: Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis of the Ankle
- Author:
- Tamara Washington, MD
- Todd Taylor, MD
- Sierra Beck, MD
- Jehangir Meer, MD
Point-of-care ultrasound is a valuable tool to evaluate the presence of joint effusion of the ankle and guide aspiration.
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Emergency Ultrasound: Tendon Evaluation With Ultrasonography
- Author:
- Usama Khalid, MD
- Todd Taylor, MD
- Sierra Beck, MD
- Jehangir Meer, MD
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Emergency Ultrasound: Tips and Tricks for Imaging Digits
- Author:
- Jehangir Meer, MD
- Todd Taylor, MD
- Sierra Beck, MD
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Emergency Ultrasound: Ultrasound-Guided Ulnar, Median, and Radial Nerve Blocks
- Author:
- Todd Taylor, MD
- Jehangir Meer, MD
- Sierra Beck, MD
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Clinical Pearls for the Extended Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma Examination
- Author:
- Sierra Beck, MD
- Jehangir Meer, MD
- Todd Taylor, MD
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Emergency Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal Shoulder Dislocation
- Author:
- Jehangir Meer, MD
- Sierra Beck, MD
- Todd Taylor, MD
Point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound not only serves as an adjunct to initial radiographic studies, but also assists in guiding treatment and...
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Emergency Ultrasound: Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Author:
- Sierra Beck, MD
- Jehangir Meer, MD
- Todd Taylor, MD
The authors demonstrate the appropriate positioning and technique for bedside evaluation of patients with suspected thrombus in the femoral and...
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Emergency Ultrasound: Renal Evaluation
- Author:
- Jehangir Meer, MD
- Sierra Beck, MD
- Todd Taylor, MD
Point-of-care renal ultrasound is a quick, easy-to-learn, diagnostic tool to assist in evaluating patients presenting with new-onset renal failure...
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Emergency Ultrasound: Evaluating Right Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain
- Author:
- Todd Taylor, MD
- Sierra Beck, MD
- Jehangir Meer, MD
The authors demonstrate the facility and accuracy of using bedside ultrasound as the initial imaging modality in patients presenting with upper...
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Emergency Ultrasound: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Author:
- Todd Taylor, MD
- Sierra Beck, MD
- Jehangir Meer, MD
The authors demonstrate the efficacy of bedside ultrasound in detecting abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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Emergency Ultrasound: Pneumothorax Assessment
- Author:
- Sierra Beck, MD
- Jehangir Meer, MD
- Todd Taylor, MD
The authors demonstrate how point-of-care ultrasound can quickly identify pneumothorax.
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Emergency Ultrasound: Soft-Tissue Assessment
- Author:
- Jehangir Meer, MD
- Todd Taylor, MD
- Sierra Beck, MD
Abscess, cellulitis, or both? Bedside ultrasound is a fast, accessible, and accurate tool to evaluate soft tissues and guide management.
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Emergency Ultrasound: Ultrasound-Guided Posterior Tibial Nerve Block
- Author:
- Sierra Beck, MD
- Todd Taylor, MD
- Jehangir Meer, MD
Compared to blind nerve blocks, ultrasound guidance improves procedural success and decreases the risk of nerve injury.
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Emergency Ultrasound: Lung Assessment
- Author:
- Todd Taylor, MD
- Jehangir Meer, MD
- Sierra Beck, MD
Use of this imaging modality at bedside can quickly assess the dyspneic patient, facilitating treatment.
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Emergency Ultrasound: Bedside Ultrasound for Ocular Emergencies
- Author:
- Jehangir Meer, MD
- Todd Taylor, MD
- Sierra Beck, MD
The authors illustrate how bedside ultrasound assists in the rapid diagnosis of time-sensitive conditions such as retinal detachment, vitreous...