Zedu Weekly Wrap - 12 May 2023

Hey – it’s Friday…

which means it’s our favorite day of the week – time for the Weekly Wrap! So grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let’s dive in!

Resources to take a look at this week include an opinion piece tweetorial on ‘Is #POCUS a waste of time” by @iceman_ex, a summary of the 10 #POCUS papers of 2022 from @dan__kim, and for those of you into lung artifacts a piece on the “Influence of Ultrasound Settings on Laboratory Vertical Artifacts” in @WFUMB. Something for everyone.

And don’t forget to catch up on the #coachingcorner – making scanning twins a walk in the park.

Over and out – see you next week…

Suean and Mike

P.S. Get the most out of your teaching moments – join our TRain the UltraSound Trainer (TRUST) course This isn’t a course on how to perform an ultrasound examination or use the technology – it’s designed to give you the teaching tools you’ll need to teach ultrasound on the run. In the words of a previous participant – it’s meta!

7 – 8 October 2023

12 May

#Syncope in the setting of undifferentiated #shock? Dr. Zucal (EM1), Dr. Rooney, and @SmallsSono describe pearls and pitfalls of cardiac #POCUS in this months #saempulse! @SAEMonline @SAEMAEUS #embound #MedTwitter https://t.co/3Mzzcwvqyr pic.twitter.com/j8pzZNKYAQ

— MH/CCF/CWRU Emergency Medicine Residency (@MetroHealth_EM) May 11, 2023

@AshleyMatthies has done an amazing work at developing a robust #POCUS governance structure and practice where he works. This is a shining example of good practice! Well done Ashley and team @sono_uk #Sonouk23 pic.twitter.com/jWGiDlwQXw

— Chris Yap (@casualtysrus) May 11, 2023

Just found this gem in an old slide set from #TRUST with @zedunow back in '19. Was inspired by a fab @aliteplo talk given in 2016 @WINFOCUS, but adapted for the inpatient hospital with shared rooms env. But poor EM folks now would have to add all the hall beds, boarders & such 😓 pic.twitter.com/IMeGl3pTFE

— Renee Dversdal (@DRsonosRD) May 11, 2023

Insights into Imaging

Comparison between percutaneous transthoracic co-axial needle CT-guided biopsy and transbronchial lung biopsy for the diagnosis of persistent pulmonary consolidation

Insights into Imaging

Ultrasound imaging of the axilla

@PedRadJournal

Prenatal ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and therapeutic options for fetal thoracic anomalies: a pictorial essay

@BMJ_Open

Exploration of the Acceptance of the Use of Procalcitonin Point-of-Care Testing and Lung Ultrasonography by General Practitioners to Decide on Antibiotic Prescriptions for Lower Respiratory Infections: A Qualitative Study

11 May

Our article of the week come from 2020 and stars #POCUS educator group member Michael Griksaitis. It provides a fantastic overview of POCUS as applied to the #paediatrics context.

Check it out at:https://t.co/3opVpnddcM #ultrasound #ultrasoundtraining #education pic.twitter.com/I79tiscNgW

— Zedu Ultrasound Training (@zedunow) May 11, 2023

Flashes & floaters &👁️#POCUS, oh my! Check out our Intern Ultrasound of the Month by Dr. RJ Ravikumar to learn about retinal detachment! Eval vitreous, find optic nerve, kinetic exam to differentiate from other pathology! #CLErising #Believeland #FOAMed
🔗https://t.co/w6p84wViG4 pic.twitter.com/rrXpYqNVOs

— University Hospitals Cleveland EM Residency (@UHCMC_ED) May 10, 2023

#POCUS Journal podcast Ep 07 is here! EIC @DrGalenMD is joined by @DrDanRestrepo @MedPOCUS @chrissyschutzer & @DRsonosRDDr to discuss their Innovations in POCUS Curriculum article published in the newest April issue of #POCUSJournal

Links to Listen: https://t.co/ohqXpM45F1 pic.twitter.com/vMcqL96gNC

— POCUS Journal (@POCUSJournal) May 10, 2023

@WINFOCUS

Femoral vein pulsatility: a simple tool for venous congestion assessment

@BMJ_Open

Feasibility and efficacy of ultrasound in the diagnosis of discoid lateral meniscus and its classification in children: protocol for a prospective, multicentre, diagnostic test study

10 May

The May #ultrasound #coachingcorner is out 🎉

This month is all about scanning #twins

Get scanning tips & tricks from @i_c_sound that will make your imaging that little bit easier

📺 Watch it now https://t.co/CZfSg5hZy7 #obstetrics #foamed #meded #pocus pic.twitter.com/vFcUEdhIn8

— Zedu Ultrasound Training (@zedunow) May 10, 2023

Here’s the link to register for our next #POCUS club on US guided Popliteal Nerve Block. Wednesday, 10 May 2023 14:00 – 16:00 (GMT). @Kangaroosteve
will be delivering the teaching. We hope to see you there online! https://t.co/uLEnaRkJdV https://t.co/Vv9ejsptSh

— Chris Yap (@casualtysrus) May 9, 2023

@REBEL__EM

REBEL Core Cast 101.0 – Imaging in Renal Colic

@Life_MDPI

The Utility of Rectal Water Contrast Transvaginal Ultrasound for Assessment of Deep Bowel Endometriosis

9 May

The increased utility of point-of-care ultrasound has allowed clinicians the freedom to rethink their diagnostic approach for many common diseases. How well does the US perform in diagnosing PTA compared to CT, needle aspiration, or Incision and Drainage? https://t.co/pr9mqDXX1S pic.twitter.com/URee6gWrBF

— REBEL EM (@REBEL__EM) May 8, 2023

If you've mastered #POCUS guided vascular access, thoracentesis and paracentesis are rather straight forward
Here's my latest #FOAMed #FOAMus videohttps://t.co/na34HgvXBJ

— Joseph Minardi (@jminardi21) May 9, 2023

A survey was conducted on point-of-care ultrasonography (#POCUS) training among @MedicalCollege of Wisconsin faculty and advanced practice providers. Results show a need for a well-structured training program to bridge the knowledge gap. #medicaltraining https://t.co/rgYaTvWuhg

— WMJonline (@WMJonline) May 8, 2023

https://t.co/7eBA1vaDDw
Place this on your 🗓️ #MedTwitter
Medical school + #POCUS conference in #Detroit

Sponsors: @susmeorg @WINFOCUS @waynestate
Ping: @ACEP_EUS @SCUFellowships @SAEMAEUS @aaeminfo pic.twitter.com/c30Ps8RGLK

— Resa E Lewiss MD (@ResaELewissMD) May 8, 2023

#FOAMed Case: Man With Progressive Exertional Dyspneahttps://t.co/hEvFZFZmvm
• 65yo man with a history of hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy presented with progressive exertional dyspnea for one month pic.twitter.com/PwyvWTk4el

— ACEP Members (@ACEPNation) May 9, 2023

8 May

After a magic weekend of exploring #ultrasoundtraining mysteries our newest #TRUST Wizards have their wands to cast their spells of learning🧚

Expecto Patronum (good luck)🪄

Learn to enchant your #ultrasound learners at TRUSThttps://t.co/lErVryEOGz #POCUS #trainthetrainer pic.twitter.com/fe1bZdVVHT

— Zedu Ultrasound Training (@zedunow) May 8, 2023

Excited to say I'm #hereforDDW presenting our work on jugular #POCUS as a predictor of a high CVP in patients with cirrhosis, also recently accepted at @AmJGastro 🧵 pic.twitter.com/p1S56R11g5

— David Aguirre (@davidaguirre14) May 8, 2023

Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Peak left atrial longitudinal strain is associated with all-cause mortality in patients with ventricular functional mitral regurgitation

@JCM_MDPI

Role of Lung Ultrasound in the Follow-Up of Children with Previous SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case-Control Assessment of Children with Long COVID or Fully Recovered

7 May

Top 10 #POCUS Papers of 2022
These are POCUS papers from the past year that caught our eye, with either a great clinical take-home, or an eye to the future of where #ultrasound is going#VanPOCUS23 @VancouverPOCUS pic.twitter.com/zDwB46edfA

— Dan Kim (@dan___kim) May 6, 2023

Deresuscitation has become more and more ubiquitous within ICU practice. But what tools can we use to do it? Over the next 2 Tweetorials, i’ll explain some pharmacological methods. Focussing on the JICS mix!

My talk from #ACCS2023 #FOAMed #POCUS #FOAMcc #medtwitter pic.twitter.com/zEljm6CPir

— Jonny Wilkinson (@Wilkinsonjonny) May 6, 2023

In 8 of these cases, the criticism was that there was an issue with the #POCUS scan that was performed: misdiagnosis, problem with approach, reporting issues, lack of skill, and documentation @ross_prager #VanPOCUS23 @VancouverPOCUS https://t.co/beJUttCESq pic.twitter.com/Y4gohaD5wX

— Dan Kim (@dan___kim) May 6, 2023

@CASEfromASE

Elusive for Years: Rare Biatrial Myxoma

Echocardiography

Impact of physician performed point of care ultrasound (POCUS) during first outpatient cardiology consultation on patient management and downstream testing

Echocardiography

The novel left atrial appendage strain parameters are associated with thrombosis risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation

@JCM_MDPI

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Local Ablative Therapies for the Treatment of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors and Cystic Lesions: A Review of the Current Literature

@HSR_journal

Effectiveness of ultrasound screening in right upper quadrant pain: A comparative study in a basic emergency service

6 May

Is #POCUS a waste of time?

I thought I’d convert my recent talk at #accs2023 @CC_Symposium into a Twitter thread.#foamed #FOAMcc pic.twitter.com/3tdgmCKRof

— Segun Olusanya (He/Him) iceman_ex@critcare.social (@iceman_ex) May 5, 2023

@PLOSONE

Prevalence, characteristics, consequences, and awareness of work-related musculoskeletal pain among cardiac sonographers compared with other healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study