Neuro-Monitoring is used during surgery to assess the functional integrity of the brain, brainstem, spinal cord, or peripheral and cranial nerves.  The goal of monitoring is to […]

The Insertion of an Arterial Catheter: IAC is a procedure in which the doctor or a specially trained nurse inserts a catheter in an artery, usually […]

Central Venous Catheter which is also known as Central Venous Catheter is a thin, flexible tube that is inserted into a vein, usually below the right […]

Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE) is the most common non-invasive type of echocardiogram, which uses high-frequency Ultrasound to create a moving picture of the heart through the chest […]

Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma ( FAST) is a point of care Ultrasound performed at the time of the presentation of a trauma patient.  More specifically, it […]

Arterial lines or catheterization is a procedure that is common to the intensive care settings and the operating room. It involves the placement of a catheter into the […]

Central Neuraxial Blocks (CNB) which include spinal, epidural, combined spinal-epidural (CSE), and caudal epidural injections, are commonly practiced regional anesthesia techniques in the perioperative period, for obstetric […]

Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FOCUS) refers to the use of ultrasound to evaluate cardiac pathophysiology at the point of care. FOCUS is used in intensive care units and emergency departments to […]

Thoracentesis is a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall to remove excess fluid from the […]

Ultrasound of the Transrectal prostate uses sound waves to produce pictures of a man’s prostate gland and to help diagnose symptoms such as difficulty urinating or […]