Ross Prager, an international friend to POCUS researchers, discusses the evolution of point-of-care ultrasound research, the significance of VEXUS in diagnosing organ dysfunction, challenges in implementing holistic POCUS in clinical settings, and the impact of CPR compression location on return of circulation. He also shares insights into innovative research projects and the anticipation of a significant trial's outcomes.
Prager stresses the significance of reporting guidelines for quality in ultrasound research.
Simplifying VEXUS for wider integration in emergency and critical care settings is crucial for improved patient outcomes.
Deep dives
Dr. Ross Prager's Interest in Point of Care Ultrasound Research
Dr. Ross Prager, an intensivist and researcher, discusses his journey into point of care ultrasound research. He highlights his early work at a music festival where he studied the impact of ultrasound on patient care. Prager emphasizes the importance of adhering to reporting guidelines in research to maintain quality. Through his collaborations and studies, he aims to improve evidence for point of care ultrasound.
Venous Congestion Research and VEXUS
Prager delves into the challenges of studying venous congestion in point of care ultrasound literature. His research reveals significant issues in reporting venous congestion data accurately. The discussion progresses to the VEXUS project, exploring the association between venous congestion and adverse outcomes. Prager highlights the need to simplify VEXUS for broader implementation in emergency departments and critical care settings.
Insights from the Andromeda VEXUS Study
Prager unveils the ongoing Andromeda VEXUS study, focusing on observing venous congestion in a critically ill patient population. He shares insights on data collection challenges and initial observations from the study. Prager underlines the importance of understanding compression techniques during CPR for optimal outcomes. The study aims to elucidate the impact of venous congestion on patient care.
Innovative Approaches in Research and Technology
Prager's innovation extends to developing tools to streamline clinical research processes effectively. He shares his involvement in the SimpleSage project, aimed at aiding researchers in impactful and efficient research endeavors. Prager emphasizes the importance of developing tech solutions to enhance the academic and research landscape for improved outcomes and productivity.
It's been a while since we talked about Venous Excess Ultrasound, aka VEXUS. There is still a lot of buzz around this concept, but not a lot of honey (honey is evidence in this metaphor). Ross Prager, international friend to POCUS researchers everywhere, joins Mike to discuss what's new and where this is going.
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