Overview
Ultrasound-Guided Procedures for Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Training Video is designed to provide an overview of ultrasound imaging fundamentals, system controls, image quality, and look at imaging artifacts as well as soft tissue.
Topics
Evaluation of Pneumothorax
Ultrasound Findings Associated with Pericardial Tamponade
Techniques for Performing Ultrasound Guided Pericardiocentesis
Verification of Endotracheal Intubation
Evaluation of Hemothorax
Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis
Ultrasound-Guided Paracentesis
Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Puncture
Objectives
Confirm placement of an endotracheal tube
Identify a pneumothorax
Determine the deepest pocket of fluid to facilitate the drainage of a pleural effusion
Look for evidence of pericardial tamponade and describe the steps required to perform a pericardiocentesis
Determine the deepest pocket of fluid to facilitate performing a paracentesis
Mark the location for needle insertion prior to performing a lumbar puncture
