Ultrasound GEL

Part 2 of the discussion with Rachel Liu and Cian McDermott for Yale Emergency Medicine podcast day. Now the banter turns to a favorite topic: POCUS in cardiac arrest - is there a right or wrong way to do it? https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/160 Sponsor: Echonous

Rachel Liu and Cian McDermott discuss podcasting and POCUS in cardiac arrest at Yale EM Podcast Day. They cover topics like the inception of Ultrasound Gel Podcast, evolution of the podcast jingle, med free open access medical education, building a community through podcasting, and equipment preferences in the ultrasound community.

The GEL trio discuss the effectiveness of MAPSE in estimating left ventricular function, comparing it to other methods. They analyze studies on MAPSE in emergency departments, ultrasound scans for heart failure diagnosis, and combining cardiac ultrasound measurements. Concerns are raised about the clinical reliability of MAPSE through POCUS in emergency department patients.

Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss, authors and ultrasound experts, discuss their book Microskills and share insights on writing, mentorship, and career development. They explore the value of time, addressing inequalities, personal growth, and creating a playbook of wisdom based on their experiences in emergency medicine and academia.

The GEL Jr. team is back and they have a bone to pick. What's the deal with using ultrasound for forearm fractures in kids? They examine a recent article on this topic from the New England Journal of Medicine. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/156 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37256975/

Jeremy Boyd, Director of emergency ultrasound at Vanderbilt, shares his insights on POCUS leadership and its expansion. He discusses critical faculty education strategies across regional sites and cautions against over-specialization in ultrasound. The conversation touches on the necessity for system-wide implementation and enhancing point-of-care access, making a strong case for ultrasound's growing role in healthcare. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge from the forefront of ultrasound technology!

Lauren McCafferty, Assistant Residency Program Director and ultrasound education expert, shares insights on improving ultrasound education and onboarding new learners. She discusses the diverse levels of experience among interns and highlights the importance of structured curriculum development. Additionally, she delves into the exciting possibilities of contrast-enhanced ultrasound and its applications in global research, particularly for dengue severity. Tune in for her thoughts on the evolving landscape of ultrasound technology and education.

Have you been PENG attention? This block is everywhere! In this episode, we talk about the preliminary data for the PEricapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block used for analgesia of acute hip fractures in the emergency department. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/153 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35652877/

Podcast discusses the role of femoral vein doppler in acute heart failure patients, variability of ultrasound training in Spain, using the common femoral vein as a substitute for Vexus, investigating the role of bexos and the common femoral vein in pulmonary embolism, and exploring the potential of a pulmonary embolism ultrasound response team.

The podcast explores the role of artificial intelligence in clinical ultrasound, including its accuracy in hemodynamic measurements and quality assessment of ultrasound images. It discusses a study comparing handheld and cart-based ultrasound machines for assessing left ventricular ejection fraction. The hosts also examine the ethical implications and privacy concerns of AI-driven diagnostic landscape in ultrasound.