Core Ultrasound

MARCH 13, 2025

Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause significant pain and disability, and in some cases, a rapid ultrasound-guided release can provide immediate relief in the emergency department. In this video, we walk you through a step-by-step approach to performing ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release. Carpal Tunnel Exam Wrist Effusion Courses The post 5 Minute Sono Carpal Tunnel Release (2025) first appeared on Core Ultrasound.

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SSCOR

MARCH 13, 2025

Spinal cord injuries are devastating events. In the U.S., most are the result of automobile collisions, but falls, penetrating injuries, and blunt trauma can also cause injury to the spinal cord, leading to a respiratory emergency. It is estimated that there are more than 18,000 spinal cord injuries each year in the U.S. When the injuries involve the cervical vertebrae, specifically the midsection (C3 through C5), they can disrupt the phrenic nerve, which controls the movement of the diaphragm,

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EM Board Bombs

MARCH 13, 2025

-Case- EMS brings in a 52-year-old man found unresponsive at home with an empty bottle of an unknown medication nearby. His wife reports he had been complaining of dizziness and weakness earlier in the day. On arrival, Tom is bradycardic at 38 bpm, hypotensive at 75/40 mmHg, and minimally responsive. His ECG shows sinus bradycardia with a prolonged PR interval.

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EMOttawa

MARCH 13, 2025

How did ultrasound become a cornerstone of emergency medicine? What ultrasound skills should an emergency physician in Canada possess? And with the rise of handheld devices and AI-driven diagnostics, where is PoCUS in emergency medicine headed? Here, we are going to explore the evolution of PoCUS, from its origins to its projected future. First, we […] The post Echos of the Future: PoCUS in EM appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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