Lightning rounds 52: Echo tips with Michael Lanspa

In this discussion, Dr. Michael Lanspa, an intensivist and director of the Intermountain Critical Care Echocardiography Core Lab, dives into the world of point-of-care ultrasound. He highlights common pitfalls faced by practitioners and shares strategies to enhance ultrasound skills in critical care. Key topics include evaluating cardiac function with echocardiographic techniques and understanding the complexities of Doppler measurements. Dr. Lanspa also elaborates on the clinical relevance of measurements like S prime and TAPSE, emphasizing practical approaches to improving patient outcomes.