Episodes
Published 01/11/23
I've performed the TAP (Transversus Abdominus Plane) block a few times, but as an EM doc, I sometimes have a hard time finding a good application for it.  In this week's podcast, Dr. Kat Vlasica joins us again to enlighten us on some novel applications of the TAP block as well as introduce us to some variations on the TAP block: The subcostal TAP and the rectus sheath block. Check it out! Don’t forget to check out Courses.coreultrasound.com for all your CME educational needs! Our new POCUS...
Published 10/19/21
Spoiler: Dr. Spiegel uses IVC ultrasound in every one of his sick patients.  Another spoiler: Volume responsiveness might not be all that important.  Check out the podcast on his top tips for evaluating the IVC and his thoughts on volume responsiveness, volume tolerance and why it might not even matter. Don’t forget to check out Courses.coreultrasound.com for all your CME educational needs! Our new POCUS Question Bank is HERE! Check out the IVC 5MS! Our newest in-person conference will...
Published 10/14/21
This week I get to share with you an online lecture I gave for "EM-Sono Mastery 2021" in March (Thanks, Dr. Marco Garrone!).  In this lecture I share with you my top 4 favorite nerve blocks.  Check it out! Don’t forget to check out Courses.coreultrasound.com for all your CME educational needs! Our new POCUS Question Bank is HERE Our newest in-person conference will be in Sunny San Diego! Check out the URL here: https://www.soundandsurf.com  If you’re interested in an online ultrasound...
Published 09/28/21
In this weeks podcast, Jacob talks about all things cardiac arrest ultrasound. He tackles 3 different topics starting with ID'ing reversible causes. Not all of the H's and T's are amenable to ultrasound diagnosis, but you can use ultrasound for: Tamponade, Tension PTX, Thromboses, Trauma and Hypovolemia. With procedures, ultrasound-guidance is key, but don't forget that an IO is much faster. Ultrasound-guided pulse checks maybe are a little controversial if you just read abstracts. Remember:...
Published 08/29/21
In this video I share with you a summary of the 3 main leg blocks from a lecture I gave at WINFOCUS this year. While I don't cover suprainguinal fascia iliaca or PENG blocks in this talk, we have links to how to perform them elsewhere on the website. Looking forward to hearing what you all think! Don’t forget to check out Courses.coreultrasound.com for all your CME educational needs! Our new POCUS Question Bank is HERE If you’re interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out...
Published 08/01/21
In this episode I share with you my TOP TIPS for bedside ultrasound (Technically it's 15 tips, but who's counting?) I originally gave this during the virtual SEMPA conference this year (2021). Check it out! Don’t forget to check out Courses.coreultrasound.com for all your CME educational needs! If you’re interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com!
Published 05/24/21
In this ultrasound podcast, I will be discussing a few of my favorite cases. This was initially recorded for the SEMPA virtual conference last week, and I’m stoked to share it with you all here. Check it out and let me know what you think! Don’t forget to check out Courses.coreultrasound.com for all your CME educational needs! If you’re interested in an online ultrasound fellowship, check out www.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com!
Published 05/18/21
This week on the podcast I feature a Grand Rounds talk that my bestie Ben Smith gave at the University of Vermont (via Peter Weimersheimer). In this talk, Ben gives us his best pearls on how to educate effectively, using ultrasound as the educational product. Check it out below! Don't forget to check out our website: Coreultrasound.com, as well as our content courses at courses.coreultrasound.com!
Published 05/03/21
This week I had the pleasure of giving a virtual lecture for the Utah College of Emergency Physicians meeting, and I recorded it for your viewing pleasure! The RUSH exam (the version that I use) was invented by Scott Weingart a few years ago and is super useful in patients with undifferentiated hypotension. It stands for "Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension". Check it out here! Make sure to check out my website, www.coreultrasound.com. If you're interested in some online courses, check...
Published 04/29/21