Emergency Bedside Thoracotomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
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Emergency Bedside Thoracotomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
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Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 2:22 am By:
Since its introduction in1900, emergency deptartment thoractomy has been debated. What is it, and when is it used? http://bit.ly/bb4Mno
Bedside Ultrasonography, Abdomen: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: As compared with comprehensive imaging performed in the radiology department, emergency ultrasonography is a bedside diagnostic modality that answers time-sensitive specific questions about a patient's condition. Emergency ultrasonography is diagnostic, can be used to assess clinical response ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on July 16, 2010 at 7:39 pm By:
Bedside abdominal ultrasound helps diagnose many conditions. Check out the new eMedicine article here: http://bit.ly/akNnWc?src=smo_tw_EMED
Bedside Ultrasonography, Gallbladder Disease: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hepatobiliary disease is a common problem in patients presenting to emergency departments or primary care settings. Unfortunately, clinical examinations and laboratory evaluations lack the necessary sensitivity and specificity to accurately diagnose cholecystitis without further testing.1 Focused ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 8:22 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Gallbladder disease is sometimes diagnosed or assessed with the use of bedside ultrasonography. http://bit.ly/bciZxm
Bedside Ultrasonography, Trauma Evaluation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is a common reason that patients present to the emergency department. Unfortunately, patient history and physical examination often lack the necessary sensitivity and specificity to accurately diagnose acute traumatic pathology. Diagnostic peritoneal lavage ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 5:24 am By:
Patients who report trauma may be evaluated with bedside ultrasonography. How can ultrasound be helpful? http://bit.ly/doMsnm
Bedside Ultrasonography, Obstructive Uropathy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Patients who present to the emergency department (ED) or other ambulatory care setting commonly report abdominal and flank pain. Unfortunately, patient history and physical examination often lack the necessary sensitivity and specificity to accurately diagnose underlying ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 5:22 am By:
For patients who report abdominal and flank pain, obstructive uropathy ultrasonography may be performed. http://bit.ly/d2ZzYr
Bedside Ultrasonography, Abscess Evaluation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Abscesses and other superficial soft tissue infections are common presentations to the emergency department (ED). In a subset of patients, the physical examination reveals a grossly fluctuant subcutaneous collection that is indicative of an abscess. In many ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 5:19 am By:
An abscess may be diagnosed through the use of ultrasonography performed at the bedside. Read more about the procedure. http://bit.ly/cT4YOt
Thoracentesis: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Thoracentesis is a core procedural skill for hospitalists, critical care physicians, and emergency physicians. With proper training on both the procedure itself and the use of bedside ultrasonography, providers can safely and successfully perform thoracentesis.1, 2 ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 12:30 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Thoracentesis is a core procedural skill for hospital or emergency providers. What it is, and why it might be needed. http://bit.ly/aEt9cx
Bedside Ultrasonography, Ocular Evaluation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Every year, approximately 1 million patients present to emergency departments (ED) in the United States with ocular injuries.1 These presentations range from obvious penetrating trauma to more subtle acute vision changes without a readily discernible source. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 11:47 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Every year almost 1 million eye injuries are reported to the ER. In some cases, ultrasound is used in diagnosis. http://bit.ly/dxSTpN
Bedside Ultrasonography, Cardiac Evaluation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Patients who present to the emergency department (ED) commonly report chest pain, shortness of breath, or dyspnea on exertion. They are often tachycardic or even hypotensive. Unfortunately, history and physical examination alone often lack the sensitivity and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 7:06 pm By:
Ultrasound is sometimes used at the bedside of cardiac patients to evaluate their condition. See who needs it. http://bit.ly/9a2IrX
Bedside Ultrasonography, Lumbar Puncture: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lumbar puncture is a common emergency department procedure used to obtain information about the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic and, less commonly, therapeutic reasons. Please refer to the full article on Lumbar Puncture for more details on ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2009 at 8:06 pm By:
Wayne Guerra Emergency Physician, Physician, and Doctor
@grahamwalker In larger patients ultrasound guidance can prevent that dreaded 1AM call to radiology for assistance.http://tinyurl.com/c7myzl
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