Alert: every anesthesiologist should master gastric ultrasound

Emergency surgery presents a unique challenge as patients may not be fasted. Assessing gastric content, whether full or empty, becomes pivotal, influencing anesthesia choices and perioperative strategy to mitig...

Mastering ultrasound-guided paracentesis: Essential tips for enhanced safety and accu...

Paracentesis, a procedure to puncture and access free intraperitoneal fluid or ascites, is used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Causes of ascites include liver disease, heart disease, malignancy, ...

New POCUS course: Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

We are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new course in the Vascular category of NYSORA’s POCUS App: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). This course is designed to help healthcare professionals enhance thei...

Clinical case: Left ventricular function

Overview Left ventricular function is pivotal in assessing the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively. Qualitative methods using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) allow clinicians to quickly differentia...

Ultrasound for Aortic Regurgitation

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 i...

Ultrasound for Foley Catheter: Positioning & Obstruction Identification

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 us...