Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy

A 19-year-old female patient presented to the emergency room with a history of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting for the past 2 days. The physician suspected the possibility of appendicitis and performed a POCUS examination. The following view was obtained. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Intussusception B. Normal appendix diameter of less than 2.0 cm C. Acute appendicitis as maximal diameter of the appendix at the widest point was more than 0.6 cm or 6 mm Be sure to check back Friday August 30th for the answer!

📊 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! A comprehensive review of deep learning techniques for Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) image quality enhancement has been published. This study explores how AI is revolutionizing ultrasound imaging, particularly for portable devices. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 ➜ Analysis of various deep learning methods for improving POCUS image quality ➜ Focus on enhancing spatial resolution, contrast, and noise reduction ➜ Potential impact on diagnostic accuracy and patient careFor POCUS practitioners interested in AI advancements, this review offers valuable insights into the future of ultrasound imaging technology. Read the full review here: https://lnkd.in/eT7Fggb8 #POCUS #DeepLearning #MedicalImaging #AI

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥 A recent study highlights the transformative potential of home ultrasound in palliative medicine. This innovative approach represents the future of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), bringing advanced diagnostics directly to patients' homes. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬: ➜ Enhanced patient comfort and dignity ➜ Reduced hospital visits ➜ Improved symptom management As POCUS expands to non-conventional settings, understanding the fundamentals becomes crucial. Our POCUS Fundamentals Certification equips healthcare professionals with essential skills and safety knowledge for this evolving field. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eaX49wei 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://lnkd.in/exxrAH5j #POCUS #PalliativeCare #HomeUltrasound #MedicalInnovation

Listen in as we revisit our conversation with Amy Roberts, PhD, MS, PA-C and Christine Zammit, MS, PA-C where they describe their experiences incorporating point-of-care ultrasound (#POCUS) training into curriculum for physicians assistants 👉 https://bit.ly/3hdK6jO

🚀 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞! A recent study underscores the vital role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training in nephrology fellowship programs. This collaboration between nephrology and critical care is a significant leap forward in enhancing patient management. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 ➜ POCUS training is becoming essential for nephrology professionals. ➜ It leads to improved diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. ➜ Collaborations like this strengthen the integration of critical care in nephrology practice. As the leading certification academy, we are thrilled to support these advancements. Explore our 𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐂 𝐏𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞, now live, designed to elevate the skills of practitioners in advanced care, renal, and critical care! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eg4Zuh_Y Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/efPMaYNu #POCUS #Nephrology #CriticalCare #Certification #PatientCare

Ready to test out your gastrointestinal #POCUS knowledge? Try out our short online knowledge check 👉 https://bit.ly/3OHMP6i. Let us know how you do!

In today’s post, Victor Rao details how to use POCUS as an effective tool for assessing ascites - the pathological accumulation of ascitic fluid inside the peritoneal cavity. Check it out 👉 https://bit.ly/4dSNhst

A patient was diagnosed to have small bowel obstruction (SBO) using POCUS. The image below shows dilated small bowel loops, also known as the keyboard sign. Ineffective peristalsis (“to-and-fro motion”) of bowel content was seen. What is the cut off value of the small bowel loop diameter to diagnose a small bowel obstruction? A. >2.0 cm B. >3.0 cm C. >3.5 cm Be sure to check back Friday August 23rd for the answer!

POCUS is a great tool for assessing appendicitis. For a quick and easy reference guide to the relevant transverse and longitudinal views, download our free infographic 👉 https://bit.ly/3q1m17S

Are you a primary care provider looking to offer your patients cutting-edge healthcare? The POCUS Generalist Certification is the perfect way to showcase your commitment to using the latest technology to advance safe and effective patient care. Start your certification journey today 👉 https://bit.ly/4aWKfSU