Ultrasound Podcast

Future of Medical Education Part 2, a little bit of lung ultrasound…..and an all new ultrasound iBook! #Foamed

Ultrasound Podcast — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:19:42 +0000

We know you all get really tired of “evidence” and “science”, so here is our unsolicited opinion about the future of medical education.

Actually, there is some evidence regarding these ideas and adult learners, but we’re really going to focus more on “how to”. We want to try to lead the way and show you how to do this as best we can in a podcast format.

And just to be clear, we didn’t invent this stuff. We’re collating from the great world of #FOAMED all the best practices we’ve found and adding what we do in our educational practices. We’re not a Cadogan or Nickson, but we can try, can’t we?

Also, if you haven’t heard, Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound Volume 2 is now out.

If you already own Volume 1…..this is much better. If you don’t yet own Volume 1….they’re equal…..get them both.

It’s actually ALL NEW content including things like TEE, MSK, Right Heart, EMS, Medical Education, Gallbladder, more Nerve Blocks, PIV, Soft Tissue, DVT, Appy, Peds, Diastology, and much more! 364 pages of interactive content, with HOURS of video demonstrations and tutorials.

Get it here: Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound Volume 2

Get Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound Volume 1 here

Free One Minute Ultrasound Smartphone App

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The Future of Medical Education…..and Some Lung Ultrasound! #FOAMED

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:39:41 +0000

Here’s the thing, we think we can all do better when it comes to medical education. We’ve sat through too many bad powerpoint presentations and watched too many professors bore audiences to sleep while teaching topics that could actually be life saving and super important! And why exactly is the vast majority of our medical education structured around the classroom and “just-in-case learning”? It’s outdated, and we’ve had enough!

This is part 1 of a talk we gave recently at St. Lukes Ultrasound Symposium where we blab on about how we think medical education can be delivered better. Just to be clear, this is just our opinion, but we can’t hold it in any longer. No more medical students or residents should suffer through the “old way”. We think we have part of the solution, so here it is. And we sprinkle in some lung ultrasound education along the way and challenge you to use some of these principles this weekend while you’re watching the FREE STREAM OF CASTLEFEST 2013 (keep an eye out on Google +).

Get the iBook

Get the app (and/or the Chinese version)

See you at the Castle….in person or virtually

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Thoracentesis Microcast! Alaskafest! Chinese language app?

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:42:58 +0000

Yes, it’s all true.

We’ve been busy, and here’s what’s going on:

First off, we had a request not that long ago for a quick tutorial on thoracentesis, so here it is. We aim to please!
Also, we’re heading north….way north in a few months and we wanted to invite you along if you’re interested. It’ll be fun.
Lastly, if you speak Chinese or know anyone who does, then check out our Chinese language One Minute Ultrasound app.

We’re super busy with last minute Castlefest plans, so don’t forget to follow us on G+ to watch Castlefest live for FREE. That’s right, in case you hadn’t heard: Weingart, Stone, Blaivas, Reid, Noble…..FREE! Follow us on twitter @ultrasoundpod so you can tweet your live questions while you watch live. And be sure and get “Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound” ahead of time to read and prepare.

See you there!

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Ultrasound of Radius Fracture! What? That’s right. Diagnose it and guide your reduction with US! #foamed

Ultrasound Podcast — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:36:40 +0000

You know we haven’t had an MSK episode in a while, which is a shame really. MSK ultrasound is really cool and we think grossly underutilized. And of course when we talk about bone ultrasound we go straight to The Bone Boss, himself, Mark Goodman MD. Mark is fellowship trained in both sports medicine and ultrasound……and super good looking (think Val Kilmer, the young version….iceman).

Also, there’s an announcement at the end of this podcast related to the Castlefest live stream. Spoiler alert: It may be on sale at up to 100% off. Don’t believe me? Listen for yourself!

Get educated: Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound iBook

Get app’ified - One Minute Ultrasound Smartphone app

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Paracentesis – Not difficult, but like most things….better with ultrasound! #Foamed

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:35:44 +0000

Yeah, we know, you can do a paracentesis.

We’re not talking about a pericardiocentesis here. The belly’s big, you’re not scared, so why not just do it? Well, it turns out that your patients have less complications when you go ahead and take a look. So don’t be “that guy” or “that girl”. Don’t take a chance when it’s your patient.

As a bonus to this VERY short microcast we’re attaching a pdf of the paracentesis section (Click here) from the ”Procedures Chapter” in Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound: Volume 2 coming out very soon. This is a preliminary section that hasn’t been ran through the full editorial process yet, but it’s certainly a very valuable addition to the video here. Just ignore any references to videos or images in the pdf. Those will be inserted in the final chapter. In the meantime be sure and get your copy of Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound Volume 1. You want to be ready to move on to the advanced techniques coming out in Volume 2!

Twitter: @ultrasoundpod

One Minute Ultrasound smartphone App

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Ultrasound Guided Pericardiocentesis Microcast! #foamed Education Mainlined…..

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:16:52 +0000

OK, no funny, no cuteness, nothing. Just straight echo guided procedural education. We like to have fun and keep it light because we think that enhances your education and keeps you interested. However, we’re talking about pericardiocentesis here. Is there any procedure more “puckering” than sticking a needle in the pericardium of a crashing patient. So just imagine yourself in that situation and ask yourself “Self, how prepared do I want to be for this?”, and then watch this episode. (You can also watch the captioned version here: http://youtu.be/M4vHEr25yFk)

p.s. – If you appreciate the podcast, go on iTunes and give us a 5 star review and write something nice. We REALLY appreciate it and it helps others discover the podcast.

Then email us your review and we’ll give you a free copy of “Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound“.

And if you don’t like the podcast….then why are you still reading this? Send your complaints to: madeupemailaddress@gmail.com.

Thanks!

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Should I do an ultrasound fellowship and what’s the deal with all this IVC talk? #foamed

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:24:27 +0000

Wait! Before you download this you should understand a few things.

1. I hope you’re all enjoying SMACC!

2. This is audio only. There is no video in this one because it’s purely an interview.

3. This is straight from Bob Stuntz from The EM Res Podcast, so it’s really not ours. This is Bob interviewing us about ultrasound fellowships and other random ultrasound things. There’s really no real ultrasound education except our “opinion” on the IVC debate. This is really more for residents thinking about doing an ultrasound fellowship and real ultrasound geeks.

So listen to the interview from Bob and then check out his other work on The EM Res Podcast. We’ll be coming at you soon with a “Pericardiocentesis Microcast”.

In the meantime follow us @ultrasoundpod on twitter and G+ and don’t forget to get the iBook and our free Smartphone App

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iBook Gift to you…from us. Inspired by @squartadoc #FOAMED

Ultrasound Podcast — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:00:11 +0000

Recently we saw this tweet:

So this inspired us.

We realize that it’s a big problem that Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound is only available on the iPad. We feel genuinely bad about this and are really going to work to get it available in other formats but we’re A LONG way from having it in other formats. We haven’t been able to put it into other formats and still retain the interactivity that exists in it’s current form, which is what makes it really exceptional.
However, the authors have done such an incredible job on this text that we’ve decided to make somewhat of a compromise. We want to give this to you in pdf form so anyone can at least read this.
We really agonized over this because well over half the education is really contained in the videos, demos, and interactive content that you can’t access in this pdf, but it’s all we can do right now.
Hopefully this is helpful to you.

Simply click (or right click and select Save Link As or Download Linked File) the image below or this link to download: Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound Volume 1

Click to view or right and select Save to download

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Lung Ultrasound with Mike Stone Part 2. The wait is over! #FOAMED

Ultrasound Podcast — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:41:04 +0000

Have you been practicing your lung ultrasound after the last episode? Have you felt that there was just something missing…..just one more piece of the puzzle? If so, hopefully this does it for you. After 2 lung episodes by Mike Stone and a hangout partly about lungs, consider yourself “Stoned”. Luckily, there’s an ancient proverb that says “One can never get too much lung ultrasound or Mike Stone.” We think that applies in this case.

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SMACC Club Hangout: Virtually Unstoppable!

Ultrasound Podcast — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:00:42 +0000

Yes, we know you’ve heard of the SMACC conference. If not, stop what your’e doing and go here. It’s gonna be off the hizzy (as the kids say), and we’re super disappointed that we can’t attend. Thankfully, the brilliant organizers of SMACC care enough about all of us that they’ve created ways for us to get involved without actually being there in person. So, here’s your chance. Form a SMACC club team, watch this episode as an example of how do it, and enter your video. More info on how to is here.

In this SMACC club Mike Stone, Mike Mallin, Laleh Gharahbaghian, and Matt Dawson discuss three articles, with some not so subtle imagery thrown in to try and impress the Aussie judges (yes, we know you’re not an Aussie, Chris).

If you can, download the articles prior to watching so you can follow along. They are:

1. Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access Program Is Associated With a Marked Reduction in Central Venous Catheter Use in Noncritically Ill Emergency Department Patients

2. Can chest ultrasonography replace standard chest radiography for evaluation of acute dyspnea in the ED?

3. Use of a B-hCG Discriminatory Zone with Bedside Pelvic Ultrasonography.

Also, don’t forget to follow us on twitter: @ultrasoundpod for daily #FOAMED nuggets and, of course, find us on Google +.

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Lung Ultrasound Part 1- YOU should be doing this! Your patients deserve it. #FOAMED

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:00:33 +0000

Last week Stone dropped some super hot innovation on you with the WIN episode. This week, we’re going old school and talking lung ultrasound. OK, so maybe lung ultrasound isn’t old school. You may have never ultrasounded the lungs before other than pneumothorax, but that’s not due to lack of evidence. If you’ve been following us on twitter (@ultrasoundpod), then you’ve seen some of the really cool Sonocloud.org lung clips of the day and a few lung ultrasound evidence links. Now it’s time to take it to the next level and teach you how to produce these clips yourself!

Speaking of evidence and literature it pains us to admit how far ahead the French and Italians are in lung ultrasound, but we can’t ignore it any longer. If you have any national pride, you’ll learn this and catch up with the Europeans! Thankfully, they’ve already done the hard work and shown us this works. So all we have to do is cheat off their work, read their studies, and apply it to our patients. It’s not the easiest ultrasound ever…..but it’s also not the hardest. Over the next few weeks we’re gonna convince you of that. So open your mind and prepare to have it blown by Stone.

Also, don’t forget to follow us on twitter: @ultrasoundpod for daily #FOAMED nuggets.

And while you happen to be on the interweb why not go rate us on iTunes, download our app (and rate), swing by and get the iBook, and give it a nice review also. And don’t forget to follow @sonocloud for daily clips and images. We love your “virtual love”.

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Wire in Needle: A WIN for needle visualization! #FOAMed

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:03:24 +0000

After those last 3 microcasts I’m sure you’re all sticking needles in vessels under ultrasound guidance like crazy! As you should.

Why would you blindly stick a needle in the body unless you don’t really care where it goes? We’ve established that much.

Now, let’s take it to the next level. In this episode we demonstrate to you a new technique to increase needle visualization. To see all the evidence on this technique click here.

Ok, sorry, as you may have figured out, there is no evidence for this, but you’ve gotta admit, those were some cute cats. This podcast is definitely opinion, so do with it what you will. We’re just trying to share with you what we’re up to and what we think is cool.

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Microcast: Radial Arterial Line Insertion #FOAMED

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:30:20 +0000

I don’t know about you, but we just can’t get enough of sticking needles in vessels! We’re running out of veins, though, so we’re moving on to the arteries.

Not everyone uses ultrasound for arterial lines, but that’s not because there isn’t pretty clear literature for it. Instead, we think some people may have just not been shown. So, we apologize for not showing you, and this is our attempt to remedy that problem.

Also, let us tell you about a couple things coming up soon. It’s at the beginning of the podcast, so you don’t have to wait very long.

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Microcast: Peripheral IV placement…..Ultrasound Guided of Course

Ultrasound Podcast — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:23:12 +0000

Put down that central line kit!!

Now, sure, we were just showing you a couple days ago how to put in an ultrasound guided central line, but it’s usually not necessary. At Thomas Jefferson they did a study where they tried an US guided PIV on every patient they couldn’t get access on just before placing a central line…….and they eliminated 85% of those central lines! This is your chance to be a hero. No one can get the IV, so you swoop in with your trusty ultrasound machine and save the day.

If you want lots more info on this check out our recent lectures we posted on youtube of an USGPIV course we put on. Or if you want it in an even shorter form, then get the One Minute Ultrasound app where we demonstrate it in < 60 sec.

I promise, this is something you’re gonna love doing…..and your patients will love you as well.

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Microcast: IJ placement

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:16:29 +0000

Do you like sticking needles in large veins?

Do you like watching the needle go into the vein and doing it safely?

If so, then here you go. No frills, just how to.

For some reason we’ve been mistaken as experts and asked to make some instructional videos for the Roberts & Hedges Online videos. So we’re gonna release those to you as we finish them as “microcasts”. Now why are we calling them “microcasts” instead of Little Itty Bitties? No reason. Mainly just to confuse you. We may even change our mind partly through and start calling them ultrasmallsounds or FASTcasts.

No commentary from us or back and forth on these. No wisecracks, nonsense, or other such horseplay. You have to put up with that on all our other podcasts, so here’s your chance to just sit back, relax, and learn. We’ll also post on youtube, GMEP, and as many other places as we can so you can find easily anytime and refer to if needed.

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Episode 42 – Interview with Dean Richard Hoppmann: SUS who? SUSME!

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:00:45 +0000

Alright, so you’re almost ready to really push for ultrasound integration in your medical school, but you just wish that you could hear from someone who is the dean of a medical school that has done this for years and just happens to have founded an organization dedicated to ultrasound in medical education.

Well, we anticipated that you’d desire such a thing and have taken measures.

This podcast we have Dean Richard Hoppmann, founder of SUSME, and ultrasound champion on the podcast to discuss. We’ll ask him about his experiences integrating ultrasound into the medical school curriculum in South Carolina, what SUSME has planned for 2013, and how to best potty train a house cat.

p.s. – Did you all hear that 2013 was “The Year of Ultrasound”?

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Episode 41 -Ultrasound in Medical Education: Part 2

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:27:34 +0000

We promised you “how”, so here it is. After hearing about all the tremendous things you can do with ultrasound and how it helps medical students learn anatomy and the physical exam better we know what you’re thinking: ”What if I don’t have ultrasound at my medical school? Am I destined to be a horrible doctor?” Well, probably. I mean if you work really hard you’ve got about a 10-15% chance of making it up and not being a danger to your patients and a menace to society. If you don’t want to take that chance, though, then here you go. We’re gonna explore how to make it happen at your medical school by talking with someone who has actually already made it happen at their med school: Chris Fox. Viva La Fox……and ultrasound!

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Episode 40 -Ultrasound in Medical Education: Part 1

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 21:20:57 +0000

In case you didn’t notice, it’s now 2013: The Year of Ultrasound!

We know what you’re thinking: ”You guys made that up, didn’t you?” Actually, no.

We wish we had, but this is straight from the top. AIUM and SUSME are the co-organizers of the 2013: Year of Ultrasound initiative. So we wanted to do our part and talk about something we’ve wanted to talk about for a while: ultrasound in medical education. We’re pretty sure that being good at bedside ultrasound makes you a better doctor. So why not teach it in medical school? But don’t just take our word for it. Listen to the podcasts this month and hear……well I guess pretty much our word…..but also some others as well. We’ve got a couple sweet interviews with people much smarter than us to discuss this topic after we give you our opinion.

And don’t just listen. If you agree with us, then forward this to the people at your University who make the decisions about ultrasound in medical education. Remember, you’re gonna be the old geezer with flank pain soon. Do you want the young whippersnapper doc taking care of you to be able to scan your aorta?

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Happy Holidays from The Ultrasound Podcast Family!

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:46:40 +0000

Happy Holidays from The Ultrasound Podcast Family!

We just want to say Thank You for listening. Your commitment to your patients and willingness to put up with our nonsense in order to improve the care you deliver inspire us.

Thanks again!

p.s. – that beautiful bouncing baby boy that Mike Stone is holding is Jody, the dude behind the scenes who makes the podcasts watchable.

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Little Itty Bitty 3 – Supraclavicular

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:50:40 +0000

We swore it was coming, and here it is!

The famous pocket shot, described by the even more famous Mike Mallin. Just one more ultrasound technique to stick in your procedural quiver. Consider this our Christmas gift to you: Making you the most skilled physician in the world! I know what you’re thinking: “But I didn’t get you anything!” Well, it’s not too late. If you want to give us something go to iTunes and rate and review the podcast, app, and book. We would also accept a new 15″ Macbook Pro with Retina display…..you’re choice really.

As always…or actually as usual (maybe not always) check out the subtitled version courtesy of Dr. Lakoff: http://youtu.be/0V0-MTDi-vk

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Little Itty Bitty 2 – Ultrasound Guided Subclavian

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:35:56 +0000

Ultrasound guided subclavian. Better than landmarks? Only if you believe the studies/literature/science…..

We hope you enjoy this Little Itty Bitty on the ultrasound-guided infraclavicular approach to this line. Of course, there’s a supraclavicular approach as well, and you can expect that little itty bitty in a few days. We recorded these a while back and planned to do more with them, but then there was a really nice video on both approaches published recently, so we thought we’d just give you these as little itty bitties.

Looking for the closed captioned version?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3SaUSjB-KU

…or check out this longer, (well done) video by Phil Perera on the topic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3Jqbxa1_Ts

Be sure and follow us on twitter @ultrasoundpod and rate the podcast, app, and book on iTunes. Enjoy!

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Episode 39 – Now with Closed Captioning

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:28:33 +0000

Now with Closed Captioning!

Cardiac and airway from last week transcribed!

Now you can experience this episode in even more ways:

Watch, listen, read, taste (well, not yet…working on that).

(Just hit the little CC in the lower right)

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Episode 39 – More Airway and Cardiac Ultrasound!

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:38:59 +0000

Pour yourself a cup of eggnog, cuddle up next to the fire, and get ready for story time. We’ve got a couple stories from the community of someone actually performing an US guided cricothyrotomy, and also a couple of cases of cardiac disease with accompanying echoes and education. Oh yeah, remember to follow us @ultrasoundpod, rate the podcast on iTunes, rate the iBook on iTunes, and come see us at Castlefest! Also, we’re now on Google Plus and it’s pretty awesome so follow us there as well.

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Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound: Volume 1 Book Update

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:18:28 +0000

We’ve been hard at work and now have the Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound: Volume 1 iBook optimized for the Retina display and iPad mini.

The numbering issue for the referenced images after chapter 5 has also been corrected as well. The book is also now available in 50 countries!

How to get the update:

If you already have the iBook then just go to the ibook store and click on “update” when you pull up the ibook.

Enjoy!

p.s. – We’ve got some cardiac cases and ultrasound “stories” coming at you in a week or so…….

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:23:44 +0000

We’re thankful for a transcribed version of the hip ultrasound episode (thanks, Daniel). Once again, you’re able to turn off our annoying voices and make us sound however you want in your head thanks to Dr. Lakoff’s strong work.

(Click CC on the lower part of the video to see the captions)

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Episode 38 – Hip Ultrasound, Aspiration, and Injection

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:22:43 +0000

Seriously.

No really, we’re serious. We understand that most of you practice in the ED and you may not be that excited about hip ultrasound, but trust us, this is pretty cool. And if for no other reason, you should download because it’s Mark Goodman again. Yeah, the guy that looks like Val Kilmer, but is way more smooth. So go ahead…..expand your horizons.

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iBook update: numbering, retina, and iPad mini optimization!….soon

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:28:43 +0000

Yes, we know….the image numbering from chapter 6 on got screwed up during publication. We submitted an update to fix this last week, but it still has not been pushed out by Apple yet. It’s coming soon, though. Even with that SNAFU you’ve given it 100% 5 star ratings in the U.S. iTunes store. Thanks for focusing on the content, instead of minor typos!

There seem to be some glitches between iBooks Author finalization and publication, so please let us know if you find anything else. There were also a couple typos such as calling something on the left right. We never were good at telling our right from left (shouldn’t have skipped that day in Kindergarten).

Lastly, the update will also be optimized for the retina display and the iPad mini. Again, we appreciate the amazing iTunes reviews. Thank you!

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Airway Ultrasound Little Itty Bitty Transcribed

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:47:40 +0000

The People have spoken! In a stunning show of bipartisanship agreement 94% of Americans agreed that The Ultrasound Podcast would be better if you could turn off Matt & Mike and just read the subtitles. So here you go… subtitles. Thanks to the stellar work of Daniel Lakoff, MD, of Mt. Sinai we have the airway ultrasound episode subtitled for your viewing pleasures.

WATCH IT HERE

Little Itty Bitty 1 – Ultrasound-Guided Intubation

Ultrasound Podcast — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 13:59:37 +0000

What could be more exciting than combining ultrasound and airway?!?!

Ok, ok, so you can think of a thousand things. But if you don’t count anything related to sports, politics, sex, religion, music, poetry, or gangnam style music videos then there’s only a hundred or so.

Recently you may have heard The Master of the Critical Care Universe, Scott Weingart put out an episode on The Post Intubation Package. In this episode he briefly mentions using ultrasound during your intubation and commented that he was sure we would post something on this. Our first thought was, “Come on Scott! We’re busy. We’re “authors” now, not just some clowns you can suggest something to who will reflexively do it.” Then we realized that we’re “authors” AND still clowns that you can just suggest something to who will reflexively do it. So we decided to record our first Ultrasound Podcast Little Itty Bitty^tm(not to be confused with the EMCRIT Wee). Same concept, just not similar enough for a copyright lawsuit: very short instructional episode covering a focused topic. But then we got excited and it ended up turning into pretty much a full episode close to 20 min. We decided that we would still call it a “Little Itty Bitty”……mainly because it was easier than editing that part out of the podcast. Look for future Little Itty Bitty’s in the future, though.

p.s. – not sure if we told you, but the iBook is out……

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FREE Copy of eBook!!!

Ultrasound Podcast — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:00:35 +0000

FREE copy of Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound:Volume 1 to first 3 people to retweet this.

Follow us @ultrasoundpod.

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We’re #2….and Airway Ultrasound on Saturday!

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:03:03 +0000

We’re #2!….We’re #2! Not quite an inspiring battle cry, but after 5 straight days as #1 medical book in the world on iTunes, Michael Schofield’s “January First” overtook “Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound” at the top today. However……we just found out it’s in 50 countries now instead of 34 (including NZ). So all you Kiwis, let your hilariously accented voices be heard! Put IBUS back on top before we get passed by some other random NY Times Bestseller. Shameful…….

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Woohoo! Ibook is Here!! – Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound: Vol 1

Ultrasound Podcast — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:56:17 +0000

So Apple has been wonderful and was able to get their normal 1 wk approval process done in a mere 2 months for us, and it’s finally here.

The important thing to remember about this book is that people much smarter than us (Matt & Mike) actually wrote most of the chapters.

So reading, watching, and listening to this book is much less painful than watching our podcasts or (heaven forbid) actually having to talk to us person. We’re super excited about how it turned out and think you’re really gonna love it! If you do, please give us a 5 star rating in the store and write a nice review. If you don’t, email us and we’ll make it better and give you an immediate refund. No questions asked……we aim to please.

This is an iTunes only release. You can find it here or search the iTunes store for “Bedside Ultrasound” in the books section.

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Episode 37 – Haney Mallemat Interview

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:11:26 +0000

In this interview by The Man, Mike Stone, Haney Mallemat gets asked the hard hitting questions that everyone wants to know but is too afraid to ask like: ”Tell us about yourself”, “How’d you get started in Critical Care Ultrasound”, and “What’s your opinion on….”. They don’t call him Mike “the stones” Stone for nothing. They discuss some even hotter topics such as Fluid Responsiveness and the future of Critical Care Ultrasound. More importantly, if you ever wanted a face to put with the prolific twitter feed @criticalcarenow, this is your chance. Follow him for more goodness, and while you’re at….follow us at @ultrasoundpod and follow Mike Stone at @bedsidesono. Enjoy!

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Episode 36 – Small Bowel Obstruction

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:03:17 +0000

UPDATE

This episode has been updated with a english subtitled version. For now, you must download the file and use a player featuring subtitles such as VLC Player. We’re working on a different solution for future subtitled episodes. There is also a transcription featured below, as well as a link to download a PDF of the transcription.

Want to learn how to ultrasound for small bowel obstruction?

Well, it’s your lucky day! Mike and Matt back at you for a great podcast on SBO.

Want to learn about all things ultrasound in a castle?

Well…April’s gonna be your lucky month….if you register soon enough, that is. Listen to this podcast for more info on both.

UPDATE

below you will find the transcription of this podcast provided by Daniel Lakoff. You can Download PDF Here.

Ultrasound Podcast with Mike and Matt on Small Bowel Obstruction

Summary by Elizabeth Dei Rossi, MD

Different modalities can be used for diagnosing SBO

CT scan is considered gold standard
- sensitivity of 92% and a specificity of 93%
- Mallo RD et al. CT diagnosis of ischemic and complete obstruction in SBO: a sys review. J Gastrointest Surg 2005
- Abd xray is often used a rapid test in the ER but has very poor sensitivity/specificity
  - Looks for air fluid levels
  - sensitivity of 66-77% and specificity of 50-57%
  - Shrake PK, Rex DK, Lappas JC, et al. (1991) Radiographic evaluation of suspected small bowel obstruction. Am J Gastroenterology 86:175-178
  - Ultrasound can be used for diagnosis of SBO
    - Sensitivity of 88% and specificity of 96%
    - Ogata M et al Prospective Evaluation of Abdominal Sonography for the diagnosis of bowel obstruction. Annals of surgery in 1996
    - can see SBO without air

Ultrasound findings in patients with SBO

Fluid filled bowel
Dilated bowel with back and forth peristalsis

Bedside ultrasonography of the detection of small bowel obstruction in the emergency department by Timothy B Jang, Danielle Schindler, and Amy H Kaji

Methods
- Residents were given 10 min of training with 5 scans performed then patient’s with suspected small bowel obstruction had an US and XRAY, CT scan was used as the gold standard
- Using a phased array probe bilateral colic gutters, epigastric and suprapubic areas were assessed for dilated loops of bowel with peristalsis (big loops of bowel with movement back and forth of bowel)
- Results
  - Dilated bowel on US had a sensitivity of 91% and a specificity of 84%
  - Xray had a sensitivity of 46% and specificity of 67%
  - Some tips from Dr. Timothy Jang
    - Decreased peristalsis is a late finding and therefore not something for which to look
    - If you see dilated bowel also consider non-SBO etiologies like ileus
    - Study didn’t assess for transition point
    - Look for gallstones if you see dilated bowel (gallstone ileus)
    - In SBO bowel wall thickening is a prognostic sign and may suggest diagnosis like IBD and colitis

In summary US is potentially a quicker study without side effects of radiation that has a better sensitivity and specificity than XRAY. Develop your own practice with this information: maybe use to rule out low risk patients.

CastleFest 2013

Some of the speakers and their topics include
- Mike Stone speaking teaching on nerve blocks with the help of a cadaver lab
- Mike Blaivas instructing on TEE
- Scott Weingart lecturing on critical care
- Vicki noble
- Matt Dawson
- Many small group sessions
- Registration open at castlefest2013.com

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IV Course Expert Panel

Ultrasound Podcast — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:47:17 +0000

Watch the IV Ultrasound Course Expert Panel Tips, Tricks, Q&A now:

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IV Course Live NOW

Ultrasound Podcast — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:32:36 +0000

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Free US-Guided IV Course!!!

Ultrasound Podcast — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:41:52 +0000

Free US-Guided PIV course TOMORROW! It’s ON!!

We’ll be broadcasting live via google hangouts. To watch the course simply go to google hangouts and search for the “Ultrasound Guided IV course”.

It should also be live on the ultrasoundpodcast youtube channel, which is HERE. (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UClxmp0_JzTpmc8dNW_j7QNg)

It starts at 0800 EST and goes until 1100 EST.

If you want to “prepare” you should check out the great NEJM video that is <15 min done by the one and only Scott Joing and others. If we didn’t have so much respect for NEJM we would suggest that you just google “NEJM ultrasound guided IV” and hit video. However, we respect NEJM and think you should definitely buy it from them.

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IV Ultrasound Course Streaming Live!!??

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:26:23 +0000

This Saturday, 8AM-12 EST, the Not A Pincushion IV Ultrasound Course will be streaming live. We’re having some IT issues, but we’re 63.7% sure we’ll be able to stream live. Stay tuned to the @ultrasoundpod twitter feed for live updates.

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Matt and Mike are at ACEP

Ultrasound Podcast — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:18:05 +0000

Come say hi to Matt and Mike at ACEP in Denver. Follow the tweets to find out where they are.

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Stone’s Side 8 – Doin’ it in the Community

Mike Stone — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:06:25 +0000

Had the pleasure of catching up with Preston Wendell last week and talking, among other things, about running an EUS program in a community hospital.

Don’t let his awesome mountain man look scare you away from listening: there’s lots of great advice here from a guy who’s been making the system work for him and his colleagues for the past several years.

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Hangout with Ultrasound Podcast

Ultrasound Podcast — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:41:51 +0000

Ever wanted to hear a room full of nerds talk about echocardiography in PE patients?

What if that roomful of nerds was actually a single nerd in single rooms all over the world?

Matt and Mike have listened to your wants and desires. We’ve brought together some of the greatest minds in Critical Care Ultrasound and are broadcasting a Google hangout on Tuesday October 2nd at 7pm EST.

Check the Ultrasound Podcast Google+ page or the Ultrasound Podcast Youtube page (the link to our hangouts is in the right hand column). Be there!

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Let Your Voice be Heard

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:33:01 +0000

Don’t forget to vote for ACEP ultrasound section chair! We have two great candidates this year: Mike Mallin, you may have heard of him, and Chris Raio. Either one would be a great leader for our section and both strongly believe that 47% of the ACEP ultrasound section are freeloaders who don’t pay taxes. Seriously, they’re both great guys who will move our specialty along well. Let your voice be heard….

Also, SBO ultrasound in 3 days….stay tuned.

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Stone Side 7 – The Godfather Speaks

Ultrasound Podcast — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:06:31 +0000

The Godfather Speaks: Vivek Tayal on the past, present, and future of emergency ultrasound.

We’d like to write something clever or witty about this interview by Mike Stone of Vivek Tayal, but the title says it all. We recommend having a seat, having a drink, and having a listen. Vivek is the man, and when he speaks….you should listen.

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Transcription Opportunity

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:01:37 +0000

Once in a Lifetime Opportunity!!

The Ultrasound Podcast is giving one lucky listener an incredible opportunity. We’ve found some cool new software with which to transcribe our videos and make them that much more awesome. However, we thought, “We shouldn’t hog all the fun ourselves. We should give one of our listeners the opportunity to take on this exciting task!”

But wait…..it gets even better. We’re not charging you for this once in a lifetime experience/internship/indentured servitude. You get all the benefits of increasing your typing speed and ability to listen with none of the costs. So if you’re interested in this, then email matt@ultrasoundpodcast.com or mike@ultrasoundpodcast.com.

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Episode 35 – Gallbladder Ultrasound and Sneak Peak…

Ultrasound Podcast — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 14:03:49 +0000

After the Sonogames episodes we got letters from both Charlie Sheen and Brittany Spears telling us we were embarrassing ourselves, so we’ve gotten back to the basics. It doesn’t get much more basic than straight up, gallbladder ultrasound.

Turns out that ED docs are as good as radiologists at gallbladder ultrasound! What, “That study was done way back in 2010 by Summer, Fox, and peeps, “ you say? Well…..why the heck all the consternation regarding point-of-care GB ultrasound? You don’t personally feel comfortable with it? Well, we’re gonna fix that! September is The Month of the Bowels on The Ultrasound Podcast. We’re gonna give you a basic GB podcast, then we’re gonna come at you with a cool Small Bowel Obstruction talk. Get your bellies ready. And oh yeah….about the “sneak peak” thing. Don’t worry, we don’t make you wait long for it. Go ahead….click on the link.

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Stone’s Side 6 – always somebody on your left & on your right…

Mike Stone — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:55:30 +0000

…an interview with Dr. Teri R eynolds, a good friend of mine and let’s face it, a truly amazing person. She’s Assistant Professor in the UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine, and currently the Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director at Muhimbili National Hospital, the main public hospital in Tanzania. hear what she has to say about ultrasound education, overcoming obstacles, and accomplishing something truly special.

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Twitter Blues

Ultrasound Podcast — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:43:48 +0000

Everyone,

You may or may not have noticed that our twitter account was hacked and someone sent a direct message to all our followers with a corrupted link. DON’T click on it. Sorry for the trouble. We are now back on track and twitter is secure. On a more positive note, we just found out that a Nigerian prince needs our help and we stand to make millions by helping him. We’ve supplied him with our bank account number, SS#, and mother’s maiden name as these are what he needs to get out of trouble (yeah, we agree pretty strange, but you don’t ask questions when a Nigerian prince needs your help). So we may or may not being doing the podcast in the future depending on how the situation with the prince turns out. In the meantime, follow us on twitter, @ultrasoundpod for other breaking developments in this case……and ultrasound news/updates.

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Episode 34 – Sonogames Part 2

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:52:41 +0000

Depressed the olympics are over? Well, chin up, because you’ve only seen half of the Sonogames. There hasn’t been a finale this exciting since MASH went off the air (we were actually 2 years old, but we heard it was great!). We know the suspense has been killing you, but the wait will be worth it when you see how Boston University pulls it out in the end. Oh, crap! Did we give it away? To be honest we can’t really remember who won (it’s been over 3 months ago now), but we do remember it was AMAZING! Check it out.

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Episode 33 – Sonogames Part 1

Ultrasound Podcast — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 22:57:50 +0000

Are you enjoying the Olympics but find yourself longing for competitors that are just more fit than Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, and Missy Franklin?

Do you think dressage could definitely be improved if Andrew Liteplo was announcing it?

Ever wonder how great Romolo Gaspari would look in a speedo?

If you’re like us and have found yourself thinking all these things at one time or another, then we’ve got the ultimate competition for you…Sonogames 2012!!!!

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Sonogames!… and an iText?

Ultrasound Podcast — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:29:10 +0000

The Olympics are here! The only problem…no ultrasounding….yet.

If this video makes it to the IOC we’re pretty sure they’ll pick up the SAEM Sonogames idea and it’ll be an event in no time. This video is actually just a preview of the Sonogames action to come. Look for it during the Olympic games over the next couple of weeks. And keep watching at the end of this video for a preview of a new project we’ve been working on for the last 8 months. It’ll be dropping sometime in August as well. And you thought July was hot?

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Episode 32 – Lung Ultrasound with Vicki Noble Part 2

Ultrasound Podcast — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 21:08:41 +0000

Ultrasound is BETTER than chest X-ray for pneumonia!! I’m not sure if we’ve said that…..in the last day or so. You’ve seen the studies, though, and now it’s time to get down to business! In this episode Vicki Noble teaches us the super cool techniques of ultrasounding for pneumonia, ARDS, and more. We don’t waste any time and let her get right to it. WARNING: You’re about to get your world rocked.

…and DON’T forget Part 1

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IV Opportunity

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:18:27 +0000

An opportunity to learn…..an opportunity to teach. Come join us.

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Stone’s Side 5 – Interview with Raj Geria

Mike Stone — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:30:53 +0000

Had a chance to talk with Raj Geria, MD – chair elect for the ACEP Ultrasound Section and Ultrasound Director at UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ.

We got off to a tough start after a heated NFC East debate (don’t worry, I wouldn’t make you listen to that), but had a chance to hear about his experience at UMDNJ, some details about the upcoming AIUM/ACEP course in Las Vegas next month, and some of the stuff he’s hoping to get going during his upcoming term as ACEP EUS Section Chair starting this October. Enjoy!!

For those of you who want more information about the AIUM course, check out Point-Of–Care Ultrasound for the Emergency and Critically Ill Patient.

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Episode 31 – Lung Ultrasound with Vicki Noble Part 1

Ultrasound Podcast — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:39:57 +0000

It’s here!!

“What’s here?” you ask.

Well, Vicki and lung ultrasound is here, but that’s not all. We have a special announcement to make regarding a new project. We noticed a problem and have tried to create a solution over the last couple of months. Our attempt at this solution can be found at www.sonocloud.org and we tell you exactly what that is and why you should care in the first couple minutes of this podcast.

Consider it another gift from us to you, but this time we actually need your help to make it all it could be. Listen to find out more…..and enjoy Vicki Noble and your journey to becoming a lung ultrasound master!

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Lung Month! Pneumonia, ARDS, pneumothorax, and more…

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:58:42 +0000

Lung Month!

We can’t ignore the pleas any more. We’ve gotten too many emails about ultrasound for pneumothorax and pneumonia, and we give.

Instead of torturing you with our voices, however, we’ve got the “Lung Queen“, Vicki Noble on to teach us these practice-changing skills. We hope you’re as pumped as we are!!

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Stone’s Side 4 – New FAQ post on ultrasound-guided IV placement by nurses

Mike Stone — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:23:23 +0000

Check it out…

Can ER nurses place ultrasound-guided peripheral IV’s?

…this question has come up quite a few times. The answer is YES.

check out the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Resolution on Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement by ED Nurses

but what about credentialing, dealing with medical staff, departmental administration, etc? don’t worry, Fernando Lopez at Duke has done all of the leg work for you if you’re interested in getting this started at your institution:

Description of RN Ultrasound

RN Competency Validation Criteria

RN Competency CheckOff List

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Stone Side 3 – Batch de-identify all those ultrasound video clips with ease

Mike Stone — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:22:26 +0000

In November 2011, Geoff Hayden (of Emergency Ultrasonography fame) sparked a dialogue with Ben Smith and me about de-identifying ultrasound clips. this led to a lot of hard work on Ben’s part and it really paid off. Ben’s come up with a great resource for those of us who use ultrasound video clips for education and want to make sure there are no patient identifiers displayed (or hidden) in the video files.

Here are some of the highlights of Emergency Ultrasound Video Editing:

it’s free

it’s multiplatform (mac or windows)

it can batch de-identify all files in a folder (cropping multiple files automatically)

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Stone Side 2 – Best Free Ultrasound Education

Mike Stone — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:13:16 +0000

Here’s a list of some of the best free ultrasound education available online (i’m sure i’ve left out a bunch and will actively update this as i discover more)

Comments welcome if you know of other resources and want to share!!!

Sonoworld - almost 300 lectures and a bunch of clinical cases from a variety of expert clinicians and sonographers. much of it is incredibly relevant for point-of-care clinicians. some of it, well, not so much. free superfast registration and some really exceptional quality content.

Emergency Ultrasonography - great site from Geoff Hayden with over a dozen lectures and a ton of cases – there’s residencies out there using this site as their didactic curriculum for emergency ultrasound.

Sonoguide - created by Beatrice Hoffmann, a pioneering site for emergencu ultrasound content. it contains chapters on over a dozen bedside ultrasound applications.

Emergency Ultrasound Exam – online interactive exam broken up into individual modules. test your knowledge on point-of-care ultrasound and get feedback on your performance at the same time.

SAEM Narrated Ultrasound Lectures – just getting going with only 2 lectures so far but this promises to be a fantastic resource for quality ultrasound education.

Society of Ultrasound in Medical Education (SUSME) – great free didactic content presented using an Articulate product (lets you control the pace of the lecture with a natural, smooth interface)

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The New Ultrasound Podcast

Ultrasound Podcast — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:44:28 +0000

Ta Da!!!

Here it is. The new look of The Ultrasound Podcast.

Yeah, we know, not that different. Really the only thing different is “Stone’s Side” you see over there. We’re super stoked to have Mike Stone joining us on the website to add his incredible experience, knowledge, and insights. We promised you some new awesome material coming your way from Stone and here it is. Have we ever let you down….I mean in the last several days? No! And here comes that 3rd Mike we promised you during Mike Month. I hope you’re sitting down for this one……enjoy!

*Our new look is dramatically different on mobile devices. Make sure you check us out on your Smartphone.

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Stone’s Side 1 – Mike Blaivas

Mike Stone — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:47:24 +0000

Lucky to have Mike Blaivas as the inaugural guest on Stone’s Side. We covered advice for setting up a point-of-care ultrasound program, how to deal with opposition from other departments and to plan in advance for obstacles. Also got to talk about his group’s use of TEE (transesophageal echocardiography) in the ED and more…

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Episode 30 – Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks Part 2

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:19:08 +0000

GET READY for…

…The BIGGEST announcement EVER on the Ultrasound Podcast.

If you get all warm inside when listening to Mike and Matt make fools of themselves on international sonovison, but you wish there was more…well now there IS more. What am I talking about? Tune in and turn up for this special edition of Ultrasound Podcast.

We’ll blow your minds with a quick announcement, then tune in to Episode 2 of the Mike Stone Nerve Block extravaganza. This is quite possibly the most spectacular Sciatic Nerve Block talk that ever occured, (on this podcast at least).

Additional resources

Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks Part I

Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks Part II

Femoral Nerve Block

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Episode 29 – Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks Part 1

Ultrasound Podcast — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:33:28 +0000

Well this isn’t the first podcast we’ve done on US guided blocks, but it’s the first ever nerve block podcast in the history of mankind to feature so much Mikeness. We promised you big Mikes this month, and now we’re gonna deliver.

Mike Stone, “The Block Boss” joins us in this episode to chat about ultrasound guided nerve blocks. Mike has done somewhere around a gagillion ultrasound guided blocks, so we basically just pick his brain and try to extract as many morsels for you good people as we can. Enjoy!!

Additional resources

Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks Part I

Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks Part II

Femoral Nerve Block

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Mike Month

Ultrasound Podcast — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:40:33 +0000

That’s right. We’re doing it, Mike Month. Now I know what you’re thinking: ”Mike Month….it’s about time! That’s going to be awesome!!” And if you’re not thinking that, then you’re wrong, because it is going to be awesome. For an explanation watch the attached video. It’s just 1 minute, so it’s not really that much of a commitment……

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Episode 28 – Echo, echo, echo

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:32 +0000

It seems that you fine people have an insatiable appetite for cardiac ultrasound.

So fine, at the risk of feeding the bears, we’re gonna give you some more. There may or may not be such exciting topics at papillary rupture, aortic stenosis, and a new game called “Name that Mustache”. Hope you enjoy!

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SAEM: IEME Spotlight Session

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:27 +0000

If you want to hear about the latest Innovations in Emergency Medical Education check them out on Saturday at SAEM.

Mike and Matt are presenting different presentations, both in the IEME Spotlight Session in the Erie Room on level 2 from 1200-1pm. Come and say hi to us! Anyone who starts a “slow clap” at the end will get a sweet Ultrasound Podcast piece of swag.

p.s. – Remember the Sonogames on Friday morning

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SAEM 2012

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:50:03 +0000

SONOGAMES 2012!!

Matt & Mike will be at the Sonogames on Friday at SAEM from 0800-1200!

They will be documenting the whole experience in classic ultrasound podcast style with GoPro helmet cams and all the trappings. Come be a part of the action and root for your favorite residency or tune in later when they publish the final mockumentary of the entire event. The event will be in Sheraton 4.

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Episode 27 – Renal Ultrasound

Ultrasound Podcast — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:15:30 +0000

OK, so we feel kind of guilty/lazy…

…about posting these lectures from Castlefest, but they’re WAY too good not to.

We feel guilty because it saves us hours and hours of editing and creating new videos and such. But we’ve been getting some requests for more basic topics, and it doesn’t get much more basic than this: Renal Ultrasound.

So it’s not that we’ve gotten lazy on you…..you asked for this!

Before you decide not to download because there’s no E/A wave sexiness here take solace in the fact that this is a quicky. 15 min. We tried to talk fast and pack it in for you. Enjoy!

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Episode 26 – Ocular Ultrasound with Chris Fox

Ultrasound Podcast — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:16:36 +0000

So we just finished maybe the most amazing week of our lives (besides our wedding and babies’ birth – We love you wives if you’re reading this!) Castlefest is over, and we’ve got some special Castlefest footage for you. Chris Fox is coming into your earbuds this month to teach you about Ocular ultrasound. And yes, I know Castlefest has just ended, but we don’t like to live in the past.

…We’ve got a special announcement today… ALASKAFEST 2012! I’d tell you about it right now, but why don’t you just watch the episode and we explain everything fully at the end. We’ve got room for about 1/4th (25% in old money) of the people we had at Castlefest, so don’t get mad at us if it’s full. Registration is open now.

p.s. – audio for this episode isn’t perfect as it’s recorded from a lapel mic at Castlefest, but it’s Chris Fox people, so quit your complaining…….

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CastleFest Update

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:20:55 +0000

So if you caught the live CastleFest stream yesterday then you know all of the good things going on at CastleFest 2012. If you

didn’t, shame on you. Don’t fret, as you’re in luck. Today we’ll be bringing Vicki Noble, MD your way. She’ll be presenting as early as 8:15 EST this morning. Don’t miss out!

J. Crew Model?

Vicki Noble MD
Ultrasound Director Massachusetts General Hospital
Immediate Past Chair ACEP Emergency Ultrasound Section

Check out the live stream here: http://www.ustream.tv/user/UltrasoundPodcast

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CastleFest 2012 Streaming Live

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:40:36 +0000

Attention UltrasoundPodcast listeners/viewers

UPDATE: If you’re watching our live stream from CastleFest 2012, follow updates on twitter as well at #castlefest2012 hash tag. If you have any questions, we’ll try to answer them live if you tweet it with that hashtag.

As you may or may not know CastleFest 2012 is going on live right now. Today, we’re trying an experimental live stream broadcast to make these amazing lectures a little more accessible. The stream will be going in and out as we dabble with our A/V, but hopefully we’ll be able to bring some awesome right to your computer screen.

If you want to get in on the action, the link is: http://www.ustream.tv/user/UltrasoundPodcast

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Another Free Announcement

Ultrasound Podcast — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:52:20 +0000

The Ultrasound Podcast is proud to announce that all episodes going forward will be gluten free.

We realize our insensitivity in not going to this model in the past, and we sincerely apologize. We strive to provide the highest quality listener experience and this is a small step toward achieving that goal.

Matt & Mike

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App Fix Update

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:16:09 +0000

We’ve noticed (and some of you as well) that many times the app must be refreshed before it’s first use. This doesn’t cause any issues other than being annoying. After you refresh the first time, you’ll never have to worry about it again. An update has been submitted to Apple for version 1.1 release that will fix this issue. Thanks for your support!

One Minute Ultrasound App for iPhone

One Minute Ultrasound – Droid Version

One Minute Ultrasound – Droid (Amazon)

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Special App Announcement

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:50:02 +0000

Special announcement

One-Minute Ultrasound App is now Free! We found out it was going to be much harder than expected to have both the free and paid versions of the app in the app store at the same time. And since our main goal is to get this in your hands ASAP, we’re switching the paid app to free. All we really ask is that you PLEASE give us a good rating and review. If something doesn’t work or needs improvement, email us and we’ll fix it. We know that at first release there can be some issues with bugs, so let us know and we’ll be all over it. We may or may not change it back to paid in the future, but for now, we’re just gonna make it free with an optional donate button in the app to try and cover costs that way. If you already bought it email us what you think it’s worth and we’ll either except your extra payment or issue you a refund to make up the difference. We think this is a very valuable app, but we don’t want to deter anyone from having and using it by attaching a price. So here it is. Take it as our gift to you!

p.s. – If you bought it last night and don’t think it’s worth what you paid for it, just email us and we’ll refund your money. We’ve already got stellar reviews, though! Check out the one from someone named ”Michael Mallin”. He seemed to really like it!

p.p.s – If you’ve attempted using this on your iPad, we realize it’s a little ugly. We’re currently working on a better interface to make the app more tablet friendly. So, hold tight, we’ll make it better.

Get your One Minute Ultrasound iPhone App here.

Droid folks can get it here: One Minute Ultrasound – Droid Version or at the Amazon App Store here: One Minute Ultrasound – Droid (Amazon)

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Episode 25 – EPSS + App Release

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:14:54 +0000

EPSS and APPS!!

One’s a cool, quick way to measure LVEF, and the other’s the answer to all your ultrasound hopes, dreams, and aspirations! The wait is over! So not long ago we got a suggestion from Scott Weingart:

”Maybe EPSS would be a cool episode.”

Well, our mothers both taught us that

“When The Scott says it…..it’s true”.

So we made it, and he was right. It is a pretty good episode if we do say ourselves. So if you want to learn how to quickly, accurately measure your patient’s ejection fraction then you’ve come to the right place. Sit back and let Mike and Matt get all up in your earbuds and educate you.

As for the App, it’s FINALLY done!

Just to be clear, we would never recommend making an app as it can be a real pain. But it’s here, and we think you’re gonna love it! We’re still working diligently to add more “episodes” to it, and we have plans to double the size of the current app, but it’s already got a TON of content. And as for the price: (SPOILER ALERT) it’s free!……but complicated. There’s going to be a paid and free version with basically the same content. Listen in to the very end of the episode to hear a more detailed explanation. It’s not free to make an app, but we think we’ve creatively figured out a way to get this sweet tool into your hands at no cost to you. Why not tell us now you say? Well we put it at the end because we think this EPSS episode is some pretty quality education and we didn’t want to detract from it with some app nonsense. I mean, come on, smartphones and ultrasound. Who has a smartphone and who uses ultrasound. Both probably fads……..

One Minute Ultrasound App for iPhone

One Minute Ultrasound – Droid Version

One Minute Ultrasound – Droid (Amazon)

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One Minute Ultrasound Smartphone App

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:08:27 +0000

OK, so you may have heard the rumors.Is it true?

Is the Ultrasound Podcast really coming out with an App?
Well, I probably wouldn’t be typing this if it wasn’t.

So here it is!

“One Minute Ultrasound“.

The premise is: We’ve all been to a course or two now, right? You’ve seen a lecture on how to do these things. But right before you go in a room to do it, wouldn’t it be nice to see it demonstrated one more time. I mean not many of us have an “ultrasound director” with us scanning every shift.

The goal is: to teleport ourselves to the bedside with you via your smartphone. We’ve taken the ultrasound procedures and tried to cram a demo of each one with simultaneous video of hand placement, normal images, and pathology all into one minute each. It’s something you can take a look at right before going into a patient’s room, or I’ve been using it to teach med students or residents. It’s great to show them quickly how to do it right before scanning something for the first time.

It can take care of the “see one” part of “see one, do one, teach one” and really speed up education as it’s even got pathology pics, which you usually don’t get with your first “see one“.

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Episode 24 – Femoral Nerve

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:03:05 +0000

Roar! March is coming in like a lion. A lion that needs a femoral nerve block. How can you do it easily? Ultrasound of course! Watch this latest episode and be one of the cool kids. Knock that femoral nerve block out like a pro. Every time.

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Episode 23 – Fluid Responsiveness Part 2

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:30:50 +0000

OK. So it’s time to bring home the fluid responsiveness. There’s no way we could punish you with more than 30 minutes of this, so we broke it up (…and named the episodes Part I and Part II).

In this episode we give some more examples and talk about some algorithms you can actually use in your practice. Hopefully after this you’ll be able to actually do this yourself.

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Episode 22 – Fluid Responsiveness

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:53:57 +0000

So you want to know if you’re patient’s going to be fluid responsive but you don’t have the fancy machine that Drs. Weingart and Marik recently talked about on EmCrit.

So what should you do? You could stand at the bedside and wait for your hospital to purchase said device, but that may not be the best for you patient. Instead, pull out ‘ol reliable, your ultrasound machine. We’re gonna teach you how to predict fluid responsiveness with just your hands and the probe (and we’re not talking about just measuring the IVC….we know you know that).

As a bonus, you’re going to learn how to measure Cardiac Output with just the ultrasound machine, and we’ll give you a demo…then you can learn EVEN MORE with Fluid Responsiveness Part II

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Weingart & Fluid Responsiveness

Ultrasound Podcast — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:57:57 +0000

February is Fluid Responsiveness Month on The Ultrasound Podcast and we’ve got a little preview for you here.

This is actually snippets from a conversation we had with Scott Weingart several months ago talking about several things including fluid responsiveness, cardiac output, testicles, PE, and more. Enjoy!!

Additional resources:

Fluid Responsiveness Podcast Part 1 is now online

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Episode 21 – Full Peritonsillar Abscess Podcast

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:30:20 +0000

Here it is.

The one and only Rob Orman on the podcast talking about Peritonsillar abscess.

If you’ve never heard of him get your head out of wherever it is and go listen to some more of him on ERCAST. Warning: You may see people doing things with probes that will make you lose all respect for them as human beings.

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Rob Orman on Ultrasound Podcast to talk about Peritonsillar Abscess.

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:00:46 +0000

Some of you may have heard an EMRAP recently (not really recently – maybe 6 months ago) with Rob Orman talking to an ENT doc, Dr. Shiley, about peritonsillar abscess. However, there was NO mention in the podcast of ultrasound, which is a huge part of our workup and treatment. So Mike and I have great respect for Dr. Orman. So much respect that we thought we would lambast him publicly for this OUTRAGE! Actually, he doesn’t have the right probe in his ED to do what we normally do for PTAs, and that’s why he doesn’t do it, but he’s a good enough sport that he agreed to let us “make an example” of him and teach you this skill. So here’s a quick preview of the upcoming podcast.

…we’ll have the full version ready to go in a few days.

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Episode 20 – EMCrit Cric Commentary

Ultrasound Podcast — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:31:17 +0000

So…

if you’re not listening to Scott Weingart and the EMcrit podcast then….well….I don’t know what to say to you. Stop doing what you’re doing, download every episode, memorize them all, and then come back here. Please don’t waste your time listening to us if you haven’t soaked in the brilliance of the EM/Critical care god that is Scott Weingart. After you’ve done that, then I’m pretty sure you’ll be jonesing for some more Scottness, and we’ve got your fix. Here he is giving his opinion about our recent cric podcast. And like always it’s a pretty opinionated opinion. So take a listen and learn……isn’t his voice sexy?

(Edit: If you have had any issues with this episode playing, it should be resolved now.)

Our Full Cric podcast can be found here

Our Quick Cric shortcast can be found here

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Episode 19 – Full Cric

Mike Mallin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:08:32 +0000

So you’ve seen our one minute Quick Cric Lifesaver here, now it’s time for the whole kit and caboodle.

This podcast covers the basics and we even have a special guest co-host. This kicks off Airway Month here at the Ultrasound Podcast and we’re hitting the ground running.

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Holiday Thank You

Ultrasound Podcast — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:32:43 +0000

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Thank You from The Ultrasound Podcast.

Matt & Mike

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Crikey, Mate!!

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:51:46 +0000

Coming Soon…

ONLY 7 Days till we teach you a new way to SAVE someone’s life with the ultrasound machine and a few tools.

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Airway Month is almost here!

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:00:42 +0000

Special Announcement:

January will be Airway/Oropharynx month on the Ultrasound Podcast! That’s right. We’ve got two special podcasts coming at you that involve the mouth, neck, and airway. You’re not going to want to miss this. Both episodes feature special guests that are sure to delight. So if you’re tired of testicles, congratulations! No (well, fewer) inappropriate jokes this month since there are no genitalia involved.

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Episode 18 – Testicular Ultrasound Part 2

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:06:04 +0000

Following on from the immense response from Testicast I – we delve deeper…

You know what they say: Two testicle podcasts are better than one! OK, we don’t know if anyone’s ever said that…..but it’s true. It just seems like the right number. So here you go. You may have finished the last podcast feeling slightly incomplete, but this should do the trick. If you’re not a testicle master or scrotum sensei by the end of this then…………..well let us know and we’ll try again.

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Episode 17 – Testicular Ultrasound

Mike Mallin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:14:04 +0000

Boys and Girls, it’s that time of year again.

It’s December and you know what that means. It’s Testicle Month on The Ultrasound Podcast! We’re going to spend the Holiday season teaching you about how to ultrasound the acute scrotum. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, we don’t care. We think everyone should be handy with testicle ultrasound, mainly because we know we may be traveling in your neck of the woods when our very own testicles start aching. So sit down, grab some eggnog, put on your mock turtleneck, and enjoy….

…and if you enjoy the testicast – stay tuned for a deeper dive into testicle heaven in part II

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Episode 16 – CastleFest 2012 Faculty Update

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:35:56 +0000

Ok folks, here it is.

By now, we’re sure you’ve already heard about CastleFest 2012. We’ve got an update for you. Here’s the all new CastleFest Video with the AMAZING faculty list. This is something you don’t want to miss. Check it out…

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Testicle Teaser

Ultrasound Podcast — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:00:37 +0000

December 2011 is officially to be named Testicle Ultrasound Month by The Ultrasound Podcast!”

Scott Weingart, MD (also know as @emcrit) recently tweeted about our obsession with heart and testicle ultrasound in response to some inflammatory tweets by Casey (AKA @broomedocs). Well, until then we’d been able to keep the testicle part under wraps, but with the cat out of the bag we’re going all out.

December will be all testicles all the time.

So if you’ve ever been sitting there just dying to scan those testicles dangling in front of you then get ready, grab some eggnog, cuddle up by the fire, and enjoy our Christmas/Hannakuh/Kwanza present to you…….testicles.

p.s. – If you’re not bored enough with our podcasts, feel free to follow us on twitter @ultrasoundpod

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Episode 15 – Diastology How To

Ultrasound Podcast — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:27:06 +0000

OK, here it is…following on form Diastology part 1 and part 2

If you want to see EXACTLY how to measure diastolic function…here’s a quick video tutorial.

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Episode 14 – Diastology Ultrasound Part 2

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:00:49 +0000

It’s Time!

Let’s finish off the crash course in Diastology (following on from part 1 and immediately before part 3…) and show you how to actually use it to help your patients. You heard me right, it’s not only fun and cool………but useful!

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Episode 13 -Yet Another Lifesaver

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:37:36 +0000

Ready for yet another way to save lives using ultrasound? Then behold…

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Babies in the House!!

Ultrasound Podcast — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:38:53 +0000

Babies in the House!

Mike and Matt both recently had baby girls, so if you think the recent podcasts stink please attribute it to sleep deprivation.

Prize Time!

If you can pick out which baby is whose below you win a prize – a free year’s subscription to the podcast!

Ok, now here’s your chance to win…

Do you which baby is Mike’s and which is Matt’s?

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Episode 12 – Diastology Ultrasound – Part 1

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:30:31 +0000

It’s time! Click here and get your PhD in Diastology! When was the last time you diagnosed a patient with diastolic heart failure? Really, cause probably about 50% of all heart failure patients are isolated diastolic dysfunction. If you want to learn more and be able to throw around words like tissue doppler, restrictive filling pattern, and atrial kick then listen to this. It’s not going to be simple…..but it’s going to be EPIC!

Remember…this is just part 1 of 2, so don’t forget to get your learn on next time with the release of Diastology part 2.

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Tune in for Diastology

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:35:11 +0000

Get your PhD in Diastology! If you get “pumped” by the heart like we do, then we’ve got a treat for you! When was the last time you diagnosed a patient with diastolic heart failure? Really, cause probably about 50% of all heart failure patients are isolated diastolic dysfunction. If you want to learn more and be able to throw around words like tissue doppler, restrictive filling pattern, and atrial kick then tune in. It’s not going to be simple…..but it’s going to be EPIC! Look for it around November 1st

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Episode 11 – CastleFest 2012

Ultrasound Podcast — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:57:59 +0000

UltrasoundPodcast.com is proud to announce our groundbreaking event, CastleFest 2012. This exclusive ultrasound festival will include a custom structure, education in several modalities, and 4 unique signature experiences. Find out more at CastleFest2012.com.

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Episode 10 – DVT a how to guide

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:24:07 +0000

Ready to see some awesome DVT scanning? Check out this quick DVT How-to that’s sure to get you more capable and confident in scanning for DVTs.

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Episode 09 – Scanning the Scaphoid

Ultrasound Podcast — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:23:07 +0000

Scanning bones?

What? Who’s ever heard of such!

Mainly anyone who’s been reading the literature lately, that’s who. Some pretty sweet lit has been published lately regarding MSK ultrasound and it’s time to get on board. The scaphoid is a little crazy, though, right. A non-long bone, and in the hand. Crazy, you may say, but…… what if you could avoid the CT, MRI or a long wait in an unnecessary thumb SPICA. Well, maybe you can. Take a listen to our expert guest presenter, look up the literature, start practicing, and decide for yourself.

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Episode 08 – A Song for A Scan

Ultrasound Podcast — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:36:44 +0000

Yo, scan dog! Wud up?

While some folks sit around just thinking about eFast scans, we go a step farther and create a rap about it…

…Yes you read correctly. A rap about eFast.

This was created by Ultranoize who is apparently “So Loud it Hertz“. Now this is a new feature here, and hopefully there will be some more dope rhymes soon for yo’ funky ears.

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