What if I told you that you could use ultrasound to find traumatic injuries to the vertebral arteries? I am not telling you that...yet. The team has some thoughts on this novel idea. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/147 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37087444/

The podcast explores the history and future of the P2 Network, an international organization focused on pediatric point-of-care ultrasound. It discusses collaboration, clinical impact, and expanding market reach. The development of special interest groups within the organization is also highlighted. Listeners can join the Pee Tune network to stay updated on pediatric focus and access published papers and active projects.

Hold onto your hats - the latest episode discusses an application for ultrasound that you have probably never even thought about doing! Ultrasound-guided trigger point injections - do they work?! https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/145 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36214230/

Virtual reality ultrasound?! It is here, and it might be a valuable educational tool. Special host Shawn Sethi, usual but still somewhat special host Mike, and definitely special guest ultrasound educator Suean Pascoe discuss the available evidence and their own perspectives on this innovative technology. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/144

The podcast discusses using ultrasound to understand respiratory status by examining the diaphragm. It covers the design and methods of a study on diaphragmatic dysfunction, including primary outcomes and prevalence in cancer patients. The potential clinical applications of diaphragmatic dysfunction are explored, emphasizing the need for further studies and integration with other diagnostic methods.

This is the second and final part of our episode on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the point-of-care ultrasound community. Guests Almaz Dessie and Javier Rosario lend their insights to the discussion of their articles and practical next steps. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/142

Special guests Almaz Dessie and Javier Rosario join Mike, Creagh, and Jai to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion specifically in the point-of-care ultrasound community. This is the first of a two part discussion that covers the recently published articles on this topic and what you can do to help these efforts. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/141

Delia and Lianne discuss the use of gastric ultrasound in pediatric sedation, highlighting the challenges of fasting and assessing gastric content. They explore the benefits and limitations of using Point-of-Care Ultrasound to categorize patients based on gastric content volume. The study reveals the weak predictive value of fasting duration in determining sedation risk categories and emphasizes the importance of gastric ultrasound in high-risk patients.

Vicki Noble is a veritable legend of point of care ultrasound. Zach and Mike are lucky enough to sit down with this proverbial fountain of wisdom and scoop some razor insights into the past, present and future of the field. We discuss Vicki's origin story, multi-disciplinary collaboration, hot takes on POCUS research, and the middle-age of POCUS. https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/139

This episode explores the ultrasound-guided subclavian central lines debate, discussing success rates, tips for ultrasound-guided cannulation, the impact of technology and resident training, the growing importance of ultrasound guidance, and the importance of preserving both ultrasound and landmark techniques for procedures.