Peer reviewed by Jacob Avila, MD. (11/19/18)

Click Here for Part 1 (Basics) Last update: 10/8/2018 Peer reviewed by Dr. Haney Mallemat, MD (10/8/2018)

This week, I talk about how to assess the function of the right heart.  This was originally recorded at Castlefest 2018 in Lexington just a few weeks ago.  Check it out! Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org. Want to get some hands-on practice with us in Oregon? Go to Bendfest2018! **Correction! The formula for fractional area change is (big number – small number)/big number. Said another way: (end diastolic area-end systolic area)/end diastolic area.  Thanks Walid Alhabashy for the catch!**   

This week we have a special treat.  My favorite mountain-climbing TEE expert, Jimmy Fair, joins us to teach us basics of TEE ultrasound.  Check it out! We’re in the middle of Castlefest 2018 and LOVING IT! If you want to scan with us in Bend, Oregon, check out Bendfest18.com Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org.

This week, we dive into the thigh.  The ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca nerve block is one that can provide some much needed analgesia from the hip all the way down to the patella.  Watch this vid to learn how to perform this suprisingly easy block! Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org. Want to come hear some spectacular ultrasound lectureres and get some amazing hands-on experience? Come hang out with us in Versailles, Kentucky at Castlefest 2018! (its like, a month away!!) If Kentucky isn’t “Colorado-y” enough for you, come to Bendfest2018!   

This week we tackle abdominal free air (pneumoperitoneum).  This exam is all about the EPSS. Tune in to find out more! Check out my other podcasts, ultrasoundpodcast.com and ultrasoundgel.org. Subscribe and get emails everytime a new episode comes out! Come hang out with us in Versailles, Kentucky at Castlefest 2018!     

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve updated my b-lines vid.  Main thing here: remember that b-lines = increased density in the lung, not necessarily always from CHF. Check it out and let me know what you think! Come hang out with us in Versailles, Kentucky at Castlefest 2018! Do you feel like Versailes, Kentucky not beachy enough? Come to Cabofest instead! Offer code “5MINSONO10” gets you 10% off!   

The longer that shoulder’s out, the longer it’ll take to get it back in.  Learn to diagnose shoulder dislocations in seconds in this weeks 5 Minute Sono. Check it out and let me know what you think! Come hang out with us in Versailles, Kentucky at Castlefest 2018! Do you feel like Versailes, Kentucky not beachy enough? Come to Cabofest instead! Offer code “5MINSONO10” gets you 10% off!   

This week we’re going to get…wait for it…. “hip” with the hip. Non-traumatic hip pain is a complaint that can be frustrating to diagnose.  Ultrasound is an easy and useful tool in your toolbox. Check it out and let me know what you think! Come hang out with us in Versailles, Kentucky at Castlefest 2018! Do you feel like Versailes, Kentucky not beachy enough? Come to Cabofest instead! Offer code “5MINSONO10” gets you 10% off!   

Right off the heels of dasSMACC, I got Ben Smith (@ultrasoundjelly) to give us a 5minsono on the 60/60 sign for PE.  This echocardiographic sign was found to have 94% specificity in patients with suspected PE (Reference) Come hang out with us in Versailles, Kentucky at Castlefest 2018! Do you feel like Versailes, Kentucky not beachy enough? Come to Cabofest instead! Offer code “5MINSONO10” gets you 10% off!