CT scans and POCUS of in-hospital cardiac arrest survivors within 48 hours post return of spontaneous circulation often identify key pathology.
Background A 49-year-old white female with a history of acute pancreatitis that was complicated by pseudocysts presented with severe acute-onset abdominal pain of a few hours duration with associated ...
Abdominal and small parts ultrasound relies on understanding organ anatomy, relational positioning, and common pathologies. Sonographers must know the peritoneal spaces, organ landmarks, and normal ...
Ultrasounds are a critical part of modern health care, helping to image soft tissue and organs, measure blood flow, and ...
Liver health is often overlooked until symptoms become difficult to ignore. Among the most common liver-related conditions are fatty liver disease and liver cirrhosis. While they may seem related, ...
“This is the liver (liver), can you see the ascites here? This patient needs paracentesis (a medical procedure involving inserting a needle into the body to drain fluid). First, check the liver and ...