Ultrasound GEL

Delia and Lianne discuss the use of gastric ultrasound in pediatric sedation, highlighting the challenges of fasting and assessing gastric content. They explore the benefits and limitations of using Point-of-Care Ultrasound to categorize patients based on gastric content volume. The study reveals the weak predictive value of fasting duration in determining sedation risk categories and emphasizes the importance of gastric ultrasound in high-risk patients.

Vicki Noble is a veritable legend of point of care ultrasound. Zach and Mike are lucky enough to sit down with this proverbial fountain of wisdom and scoop some razor insights into the past, present and future of the field. We discuss Vicki's origin story, multi-disciplinary collaboration, hot takes on POCUS research, and the middle-age of POCUS. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/139

This episode explores the ultrasound-guided subclavian central lines debate, discussing success rates, tips for ultrasound-guided cannulation, the impact of technology and resident training, the growing importance of ultrasound guidance, and the importance of preserving both ultrasound and landmark techniques for procedures.

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Exploring innovative use of ultrasound for carotid pulse assessment during CPR, debating necessity of pulse checks, and discussing new CPR approach with carotid compression and ECG monitoring for improved brain and heart perfusion.

Amy Zhou, Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialist, discusses a study on IVC collapse duration and the correlation with IV fluid need in children. Topics include clinical outcomes, correlation coefficients, and the use of ultrasound in assessing pediatric IVC collapse.

Pneumoperitoneum is usually bad news for patients, and it would be great to have a quick way to make this diagnosis. These authors ingeniously used ultrasound contrast software (without any contrast) to boost the accuracy of ultrasound for this pathology! https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/135 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35204492/

Exploring the use of ultrasound to guide nasogastric tube placement, comparing its efficacy with x-ray methods in a randomized trial. Analysis of study results shows improved success rates, but caution is advised. Examining the accuracy of ultrasound in confirming tube placement to improve patient outcomes and reduce risks.

In our second in the series of Bonus Cuts, Zach and Mike interview the illustrious Ryan Gibbons for his take on arthrocentesis and a discussion of his research in the field. What an exciting joint venture! https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/133

What do we do with IVC's in kids?! The GEL Jr squad tackles a fascinating article that might have the answer. These authors looked at the Inferior Vena Cava collapse duration in children with dehydration. Will this novel measurement help with figuring out who needs IV fluids? https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/132 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32530838/