Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is excellent for cardiac assessment. Major valvular diseases of the tricuspid, mitral, and aortic valves are also easy to identify. Aortic regurgitation, also known by aortic insufficiency, is a significant valvular ...
The infraclavicular brachial plexus block targets the brachial plexus at the level of the cords (i.e., lateral, medial, and posterior cords) to provide anesthesia for the arm below the shoulder. Developed as an alternative to supraclavicular blocks, ...
A 50-year-old woman presented with radicular pain in her right upper limb that has persisted for 3 weeks and becomes especially severe at night. She hasn’t had any recent fever or injury incidents. However, she did lift a substantial weight rec...
Case presentation A 67-year-old male patient was diagnosed with severe stenosis of the right internal carotid artery. The patient was scheduled for carotid endarterectomy to remove the atherosclerotic plaque. Due to his age and history of stroke, it ...
A Foley catheter is a flexible, sterile tube inserted into the bladder to facilitate urine drainage. It features an inflatable balloon that ensures it stays anchored securely in the bladder. It is frequently used in patients who cannot empty their bl...
The rectus sheath block provides postoperative pain relief for midline abdominal incisions. While initially used sparingly due to risks of vascular injury, the introduction of ultrasound has made the technique safer and more popular. When performed b...
A 60-year-old male came in with acute shoulder pain that has been especially severe at night for the past week. Despite taking NSAIDs, he experienced no alleviation. He has diabetes, which is well-managed, and there is no previous record of shoulder ...
Case presentation A 45-year-old male patient arrived at the emergency room in severe pain, exhibiting a deformed right heel following a fall from a ladder. X-ray imaging confirmed the presence of a calcaneal fracture. Due to the complex nature of the...
Gastric content assessment via ultrasound can provide valuable information when determining whether a patient’s stomach is full or empty, particularly in the context of preparing anesthesia for emergency surgery. Emergency surgery is common and...
The supraclavicular approach blocks the brachial plexus from the distal trunks to the proximal cords or at the level of the brachial plexus divisions. This block is used for analgesia in upper extremity surgeries. The block was first introduced in 19...
