I recently had a question on the website asking how to find veins when its not super cut-and-dry. 

In part 1, I'll talk to you about how to find veins in the arm. In part 2, I'll talk about alternatives to arm veins (part 2 will be published in a few days). 

Check it out!

 

If you are interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com!

This week we tackle thoracic and abdominal aortic dissection. 

I worked on this video while preparing updates for the Ultrasound Leadership Academy curriculum reboot.  If you want a much more in depth review, check out the Ultrasound Leadership Academy. 

Want more ultrasound goodness? Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org.

If you’d like to come scan with us in beautiful Bend, Oregon at Bendfest19.com!

My last aorta aneurysm 5 Minute Sono update was in back in 2015, and its time for an update! This time I've also included the evaluation of the thoracic aorta. I worked on this video while preparing one of the updates for the Ultrasound Leadership Academy curriculum reboot.  If you want a much more in depth review, check out the Ultrasound Leadership Academy. 

Want more ultrasound goodness? Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org.

If you’d like to come scan with us in my beautiful Bend, Oregon at Bendfest19.com!

Even if I work my fastest, it still takes me a few minutes to place my ultrasound-guided IV's. Because of this, I would rather not have to place multiple IV's when they pop out. I have a particular way of taping my IV's to make sure they don't come out. Check out my technique and let me know what you think!

If you're interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out the Ultrasound Leadership Academy. 

Want more ultrasound goodness? Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org.

If you’d like to come scan with us in my beautiful Bend, Oregon at Bendfest19.com!

Its is absolutely necessary to switch to the linear transducer when looking for lung sliding (i.e., PTX)? While the linear will definitely give you the best image, watch this video to see my thoughts on using the curvilinear and even the phased array in the eval of lung sliding!  While continuing to my work with revamping the Ultrasound Leadership Academy's curriculum, I had this thought.  Maybe we don't need to switch every time?  Check it out!

Want more ultrasound goodness? Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org.

If you’d like to come scan with us in my beautiful Bend, Oregon at Bendfest19.com!

The EFAST exam video was one of the first lectures on the website, and as such, was one of the oldest.  Due to my work with revamping the Ultrasound Leadership Academy's curriculum, I've decided to concomitantly re-do many (maybe all?) of my 5 minute sono videos. Here's the first one.  Check it out!

Want more ultrasound goodness? Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org.

If you’d like to come scan with us in my beautiful Bend, Oregon at Bendfest19.com!

This week I sit down with recurring guest Peter Weimersheimer to talk about how ultrasound helped disposition a patient with flank pain. Check it out!

Want more ultrasound goodness? Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org.

Come scan with us in beautiful Bend, Oregon!  Bendfest19.com

This week, we have a new Cool Sono, Bro with none other than Peter Weimersheimer.  Here, we discuss the case of a pediatric patient that had a cold, got better, then got worse.  Check it out and let me know what you think!

Want more ultrasound goodness? Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org.

If you'd like to come scan with us in my beautiful Bend, Oregon at Bendfest19.com!

This week I'm trying a new format.  In this video I'm going to share with you my top 6 tips for elevating your POCUS game:  

Make sure your depth is adequate

Work on your gain

Don't be afraid of applying pressure

Move your patient around

Know how to manipulate your probe

Don't be scared of failing

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Want more ultrasound goodness? Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org.

If you'd like to come scan with us in my new hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, go to castlefest2019.com

This week I sit down with Peter Weimersheimer, my chainsaw, keto and ultrasound mentor from Vermont. He had a case where ultrasound drastically changed management in a 70 yo patient with "persistent pneumonia". Check it out!

 Want more ultrasound goodness? Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org.

If you'd like to come scan with us in my new hometown of Lexington, Kentucky, go to castlefest2019.com