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UltrasoundPodcast

Mike Prats and Jacob Avila talk about their approach to sonographic evaluation of a patient with suspected heart failure. October 15, 2019
There is a fair bit of literature out there that touches on the sonographic diagnosis of heart failure in the ED. Recently I was fortunate enough to speak with Michael Prats regarding our approaches to CHF and Ultrasound. CASTLEFEST 2020 registration is live! Ultrasound with national experts in beautiful Lexington, Ky. Check out the website […]
Ultrasound Podcast
RUSH exam update with it’s Inventor: Scott Weingart September 21, 2019
The RUSH exam has been around for at least 13 years, and it’s time for a review from one of the innovators who first coined the phrase “Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension”. Scott has the perspective of a resuscitationist who uses ultrasound, and needs this exam to be as efficient as possible. Listen to the podcast to hear […]
Ultrasound Podcast
Why We Shouldn’t Call Our Ultrasound “Informal” September 12, 2019
What we do matters. Our bedside ultrasound often changes management and saves lives. So why are we calling our scans “informal”? We might not always say that outright, but I frequently hear our residents and staff call a radiology or cardiology performed ultrasound a “formal” scan, implying that what we do is informal. I have […]
Ultrasound Podcast
Should We Use Tegaderms for Ultrasound-Guided IV’s? August 27, 2019
Over the past year there has been a small bit of controversy regarding the best way to make sure that we aren’t causing iatrogenic infections when placing ultrasound-guided IV’s. To be honest, I took it for granted that tegaderms should be used when we do this potentially life-saving procedure. Recent posts from ALiEM and EMRAP made me […]
Ultrasound Podcast
RV enlargement in arrest, and how it’s not always a PE August 20, 2019
While preparing for a recent grand rounds lecture, I uncovered something rather interesting: The fact that the RV can enlarge during cardiac arrest independently of the presence of a pulmonary embolism. It turns out that the data showing RV enlargement as a marker of a pulmonary embolism is actually mostly extrapolated from alive patients (in which […]
Ultrasound Podcast

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Finding Veins for Ultrasound-Guided IVs, Part 2 June 19, 2019
Two days ago I told you how I find arm veins for ultrasound-guided IV’s. Today, I’ll walk you through what to do when you can’t find any arm veins (which honestly, is rare). Then I summarize how to approach the ... Read More
Jacob.Avila
Finding Veins for Ultrasound-Guided IVs, Part 1 June 17, 2019
I recently had a question on the website asking how to find veins when its not super cut-and-dry. In part 1, I’ll talk to you about how to find veins in the arm. In part 2, I’ll talk about alternatives ... Read More
Jacob.Avila
How to Tape US-guided IV’s April 12, 2019
Even if I work my fastest, it still takes me a few minutes to place my ultrasound-guided IV’s. Because of this, I would rather not have to place multiple IV’s when they pop out. I have a particular way of ... Read More
Jacob.Avila
Non-linear Probes for Lung Sliding?? March 15, 2019
Its is absolutely necessary to switch to the linear transducer when looking for lung sliding (i.e., PTX)? While the linear will definitely give you the best image, watch this video to see my thoughts on using the curvilinear and even ... Read More
Jacob.Avila
CSB: Female with Flank pain February 5, 2019
This week I sit down with Peter Weimersheimer to talk about how ultrasound helped disposition a patient with flank pain. Check it out! Want more ultrasound goodness? Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org. If you’d like to come scan with us ... Read More
Jacob.Avila
CSB: Peds Patient w/ Recurrent Cold (with Peter Weimersheimer) January 17, 2019
This week, we have a new Cool Sono, Bro with none other than Peter Weimersheimer. Here, we discuss the case of a pediatric patient that had a cold, got better, then got worse. Check it out and let me know what ... Read More
Jacob.Avila
Top POCUS Tips! December 17, 2018
This week I’m trying a new format. In this video I’m going to share with you my top 6 tips for elevating your POCUS game: Make sure your depth is adequate Work on your gain Don’t be afraid of applying ... Read More
Jacob.Avila
Cool Sono, Bro! Persistent PNA with Peter Weimersheimer December 3, 2018
This week I sit down with Peter Weimersheimer, my chainsaw, keto and ultrasound mentor from Vermont. He had a case where ultrasound drastically changed management. If you’d like to come scan with us in my new hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, ... Read More
Jacob.Avila
How to Learn November 14, 2018
Recently, Mike Mallin and I did a series on one of my other podcasts (Ultrasound Podcast) on what we thought were best practices with producing and delivering a good lecture (Check it out here). Then we got our mentors (Haney Mallemat, ... Read More
Jacob.Avila
Rib Fractures Self-Diagnosis with Bedside Ultrasound July 20, 2018
This week I sit down with Jimmy Cunningham, a community emergency medicine physician from Southern California. He sustained an injury while grappling, and the x-ray was negative. Check out what the ultrasound showed! If you’d like to come scan with ... Read More
Jacob.Avila

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