Point-of-care ultrasound continues to grow in availability and is now embedded in many critical care practices. In this episode Critical Matters, we discuss the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the management of hypotension and shock.

Our guest is Dr. Haney Mallemat a recognized educator with a strong interest in POCUS. Dr. Mallemat holds dual academic appointments in Critical Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.

Additional Resources:

Bedside ultrasound in resuscitation and the rapid ultrasound in shock protocol: http://bit.ly/359RkgX

The Society of Point of Care Ultrasound: http://bit.ly/2senLMJ

Guidelines for the Appropriate Use of Bedside General and Cardiac Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Critically Ill Patients—Part II: Cardiac Ultrasonography: http://bit.ly/35b1D4r

Does Point-of-Care Ultrasonography Improve Clinical Outcomes in Emergency Department Patients With Undifferentiated Hypotension? An International Randomized Controlled Trial From the SHoC-ED Investigators: http://bit.ly/2Ehzhd3

Rebel Cast Ep 58 - Would you be SHoC-ED if POCUS did not Improve Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Undifferentiated Shock?: http://bit.ly/345uq93

Clinical significance of portal hypertension diagnosed with bedside ultrasound after cardiac surgery: http://bit.ly/2LFJ7sY

Education Conferences:

UltraRounds: http://bit.ly/2RAgkdk

ResusX: http://bit.ly/2t86q8J

Music Mentioned in this Episode:

The Joshua Tree by U2: https://amzn.to/2sYlOnM