Evaluating Preoperative Gastric Ultrasound in Diabetic Patients with Dysautonomia

The relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) and delayed gastric emptying has long been a concern for anesthesiologists, especially due to the associated risks of pulmonary aspiration during surgery. A recen...

A novel point-of-care ultrasound method for assessing diaphragmatic excursion

A recent study published in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (2024) introduces a novel approach to evaluating diaphragmatic function using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Conducted by Dr. Diogo Da Concei...

eFAST: A valuable tool in trauma diagnosis

The extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) is a valuable diagnostic tool for quickly assessing trauma patients. It helps identify life-threatening conditions such as pneumothorax, cardiac...

Detecting and managing deep venous thrombosis (DVT): A case study and best practices

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition in which a blood clot forms in the deep veins, typically in the legs. If left untreated, DVT can lead to life-threatening complications like pulmonary...

Case study: Assessing diaphragmatic function using ultrasound

Diaphragm ultrasound is a non-invasive, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) technique used to assess diaphragmatic function. This case study explores its application in evaluating diaphragmatic dysfunction in a cl...

Case study: Detecting intracranial hypertension using transcranial doppler ultrasound

Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound is a non-invasive tool utilized in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for assessing cerebral blood flow dynamics. This case study explores the application of TCD in detecting...