Using PoCUS to identify the abdominal aorta is an important skill and a curriculum requirement for completion of EM training. Can you identify all the relevant structures using ultrasound?
A young lady, 13 weeks pregnant presents with one day history of left lower limb swelling, pain and discolouration. Bedside ultrasonography reveals thrombosis occluding the CFV and collateral veins.
As I write this, it’s aortic dissection awareness day. Not another blog on AAD I hear you cry…But we thought you might all like an update and a consolidation on what is happening in the world of this black swan diagnosis.
This month is in 2 parts. Part 1 has LoDED Study, Trauma Top 5 Papers, Neurosurgical Emergencies. Part 2 has New in EM - Peripheral pressors, VTE Guidelines, New in EM - Thirst guided IV fluid
This is the first in a series of monthly Guidelines podcasts. This month @AndyNeill joins @maxirebecca to discuss the recent Chest Guidelines on Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE disease
