by Lauren Staple Optic nerve ultrasonography may be used to help identify increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in a rapid, noninvasive and safe manner. The optic nerve is part of the central nervous system and is surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid. The sheath around the optic nerve is a continuation of the dura, and the subarachnoid […]
Author: Sonny Tat MD MPH
Sonny's academic interests are in team performance in resuscitation, developing learning platforms for medical education, and transitioning academics to the digital age. Sonny created Emergency Bear Treats, a collaborative blog for PEM education and is the Editor-In-Chief of the PEMNetwork Blog.
Bedside FAST ultrasound
An 11 yo M with no PMH presented with 2 days of intermittent RLQ pain which migrated to periumbilical area. Some vomiting of remainder of ROS is negative. Patient was awaiting formal ultrasound of appendix. A bedside FAST exam was performed. This demonstrated asymmetry between the right and left kidney. Bedside ultrasound focusing on the […]
Cardiomegaly and cardiac ultrasound
Posted by Joelle HPI: Two year old male with developmental delay was referred by his PCP to evaluate cardiomegaly on CXR. The patient presented to the pediatrician with 4 days of cough and fever and crackles on exam. The CXR is shown below: On arrival his vital signs were as follows: • Temperature Axillary 36.5 […]