Zedu Weekly Wrap - 25 October 2024

Another week brings with it another course launch…

this time in the rehabilitation medicine space. If you are a rehab physician or and use botulinum as a treatment to reduce spasticity then this is the course for you. We’ll take you through the ultrasound-guided injection process, and through scanning live patient models we’ll help you develop the skills to address common upper and lower limb contractures. So take your skills to the next level at our Ultrasound Guided Botox Injections for Rehabilitation course.

In general ultrasound news, highlights from the week we recommend checking out include:

Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) continues with his high yield #Blocktober24 resources
Michael Gottlieb (@MGottliebMD) and team research the “Diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence for identifying systolic and diastolic cardiac dysfunction in the emergency department “(19 October)
Research on “The Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound-Guided Resuscitation on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Shock: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis*” (19 October)

See you next week.

Mike and Suean

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25 October

Good morning! It’s the 24th day of #Blocktober24 and today we’re going to do a little tummy time. Specifically, we’ll dive into the guts of a classic belly block: The TAP. @Duke_Anesthesia @amit_pawa @GongGasGirl @ashwani_doc @fuzzymittens @EMARIANOMD @EM_RESUS @OrlandoRPN pic.twitter.com/5gro3xAVst

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 24, 2024

Kudos to @colinrbell for leading this @CAEP_EUC effort to survey Canadian 🇨🇦 #POCUS programs

•76% of POCUS equipment is used beyond service life
•1/3 of programs receive $ for clinical POCUS use
•1/2 don’t have POCUS QA@CAEP_Docs @CJEMonline

🔗https://t.co/SKuyolXOLs pic.twitter.com/ZOiIT4OGqJ

— Dan Kim (@dan___kim) October 24, 2024

@EMNews

Perfectly Imperfect: A Novel Hydrogel for Ultrasound-guided Procedure Training

@JCM_MDPI

3D Map Combined with Transthoracic Echocardiography for Ablation of Premature Ventricular Contractions/Ventricular Arrhythmia from Papillary Muscle: A Technical Report

24 October

Ciao amici! It’s the 23rd day of #Blocktober24 and today we’re heading back to the lower limb to discuss a DIFFERENT approach to the sciatic nerve… @Duke_Anesthesia @GongGasGirl @amit_pawa @EMARIANOMD @EM_RESUS @OrlandoRPN @DrSleep88 @diazolam @fuzzymittens @Assoc_Anaes pic.twitter.com/BwNv5L8Y6s

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 23, 2024

Recently we’ve focused on delivering #ultrasound/#POCUS training remotely

There are benefits & limitations depending on several factors, some outlined in this research

Have you experienced remote training? Do you have stories/tips to share? Join us…https://t.co/cvyY15ZDN5 pic.twitter.com/V6L6MYsS5V

— Zedu Ultrasound Training @zedunow@med-mastodon.com (@zedunow) October 24, 2024

Trick of the Trade: ✂️ Cut IV extension tubing for 2-person ultrasound-guided nerve block (with video)

By Drs. Parikh, Cataldo, Ahmed, @AdelaideViguri, Kukrejahttps://t.co/WNvEbxyW52 @southbkhealth pic.twitter.com/6qLLQO48A6

— Academic Life in EM (@ALiEMteam) October 23, 2024

Setting yourself up for #POCUS success: let’s talk about ergonomic mistakes that I often see novice scanners make.

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1) Machine placement: This is one of the most common.

Do NOT put the machine behind you. You should not have to contort your body to see the screen while…

— Katie Wiskar (@katiewiskar) October 23, 2024

@PLOSOne

Does spastic myopathy determine active movement and ambulation speed in chronic spastic paresis?—A cross-sectional study on plantar flexors

@JCM_MDPI

Thyroid Gland Diffuse Lipomatosis: A Case Study and Comprehensive Literature Review

@PLOSOne

Alterations in aortic elasticity indices among type 2 diabetes patients in a low and middle income country using M-mode echocardiography: A cross-sectional comparative study

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine

Handheld ultrasound versus standard machines for placement of peripheral IV catheters: A randomized, non-inferiority study

23 October

Bonjour! It’s the 22nd day of #Blocktober24 and today we’re talking about a super-useful chest wall block that we use for breast surgery, as well as cardiothoracic, vascular and plastic indications… @Duke_Anesthesia @amit_pawa @GongGasGirl @EMARIANOMD @DrSleep88 @maffygirl pic.twitter.com/98aLvFQcbA

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 22, 2024

@TheSDMS

Measuring Superficial Pelvic Floor Muscle Properties Using Transperineal Grayscale and Sonographic Elastography: A Feasibility Study

22 October

Morning #Blocktober24 friends, it’s Day 21! Thanks for all the great (and ongoing) discussion over those cases yesterday—amazing to hear the breadth of thoughts and techniques. There was ALSO a little side-banter regarding brachial plexus blocks, which brings us to today… pic.twitter.com/2jPWMFTS1i

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 21, 2024

British Journal of Anaesthesia (BJA) @BJAJournals

Gastric emptying in pregnancy and its clinical implications: a narrative review

@AEM_ETOnline

Directed image review technique (DIRT): A framework for ultrasound image assessment and interpretation

Insights into Imaging Journal – @InsightsImaging

Reproducibility of ultrasound-derived fat fraction in measuring hepatic steatosis

Journal of Clinical Medicine @JCM_MDPI

Phrenic Nerve Sonography Alterations in Patients with ALS: Insight with Clinical and Neurophysiological Findings

@Anaes_Journal

Relationship between residual gastric content and peri-operative semaglutide use assessed by gastric ultrasound: a prospective observational study

21 October

Hey-oooo! It’s the 20th day of #Blocktober24 and today I’m going to be throwing some controversies at you… @Duke_Anesthesia @DukeOrtho @amit_pawa @GongGasGirl @DrSleep88 @diazolam @sassistheword @fuzzymittens @EMARIANOMD @Aidan_Baron @Assoc_Anaes @ASRA_Society @ESRA_Society pic.twitter.com/DmXi4lv6Ye

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 20, 2024

Ultrasound Int Open

Lung ultrasound score for the assessment of lung aeration in ARDS patients: comparison of two approaches

Echocardiography Journal

Echocardiography in Endocarditis

20 October

Hellooooooo it’s the 19th of #Blocktober24 and today I have some advice for those having difficulty with upper or lower limb blocks… @Duke_Anesthesia @GongGasGirl @amit_pawa @EMARIANOMD @maffygirl @Steve_Coppens @DrJeniMD @JanBoublikMDPhD @James_Kim_MD @KalagaraHari pic.twitter.com/a0I3H2Xez0

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 19, 2024

Echocardiography Journal

Assessment of the Right Ventricle Function in Patients With Significant Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Review

@ASUMUltrasound

Ultrasound measurement of perirenal adipose tissue indicates cardiovascular disease, but standardisation is needed: A systematic review

19 October

Morning everyone! It’s the 18th of #Blocktober24 and today I want to discuss a technique that @amit_pawa calls the “King of Blocks”… @Duke_Anesthesia @GongGasGirl @Steve_Coppens @EM_RESUS @OrlandoRPN @DrSleep88 @maffygirl @ashwani_doc @fuzzymittens @ASRA_Society @ESRA_Society pic.twitter.com/LZpkT0cwpP

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 18, 2024

Excited to share our new study of #AI for systolic and diastolic function with #POCUS

FREE/OPEN ACCESS LINK: https://t.co/rNZBXDSlN7 #FOAMed #FOAMus @RushEMSono @evieschraft @jimobrien_md @DavenPatelMD pic.twitter.com/cD6g8yun2R

— Michael Gottlieb (@MGottliebMD) October 18, 2024