Critically Appraised Topic: POCUS & Small Bowel Obstruction
Question: Is point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in the ED as accurate as CT for diagnosing small bowel obstruction (SBO)?
Question: Is point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in the ED as accurate as CT for diagnosing small bowel obstruction (SBO)?
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Last week, we learned the basics on how to perform an ocular ultrasound and what a normal eye looks like on ultrasound. This week, we cover 5 eye pathologies that are easy to diagnose with use of ultrasound.
Here is your quick reference guide on how to perform a basic ocular ultrasound. Check in next week for diagnosis of ocular pathologies utilizing ultrasound!
11-year-old boy previously health who presents with testicular pain. He had sudden onset of pain that started 6 hours ago. He rates it 8/10, states it has been constant since then and is non-radiating. He denies dysuria and similar pain in the past. He further denies testicular trauma and recent fevers. He had one episode of emesis while in the waiting room.
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Case from Cooper by Dr. Sarab Sodhi
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