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.

Question: Is point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in the ED as accurate as CT for diagnosing small bowel obstruction (SBO)?

Intra-articular lidocaine as analgesia for shoulder dislocation-reductions

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!

40yo post-partum female presents to the ED c/o SOB ...

Cases from the Coop, 65 yo presents with dyspnea ...

Ultrasound cases from the Coop! 

Case from Cooper by Dr. Sarab Sodhi 

Having trouble identifying if your dyspneic patient is having a COPD or CHF exacerbation? Take a look at this ultrasound video for help!