October 23, 2020
FAST Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma

FAST: Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma

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 […]
October 23, 2020
Arterial Lines

Arterial Lines

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 […]
October 21, 2020
CNB Central Neuraxial Block

CNB: Central Neuraxial Block

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 […]
October 21, 2020
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound FOCUS

Focused Cardiac Ultrasound: FOCUS

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 […]
October 20, 2020
Thoracentesis

Thoracentesis

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 […]
October 20, 2020
Transrectal Prostate Ultrasound (TRUS)

Transrectal Prostate Ultrasound (TRUS)

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 […]
October 20, 2020
Abdominal Pelvic Scan

Abdominal Pelvic Scan

Abdominal Pelvic Scan a noninvasive diagnostic exam that produces images that are used to assess organs and structures within the female pelvis. It allows quick visualization […]
October 20, 2020
Abnormal Appendix Appendicitis

Abnormal Appendix: Appendicitis

Abnormal Appendix is an inflammation of the appendix, which is a finger-shaped pouch that projects from the colon on the lower right side of the abdomen. […]
October 18, 2020
Ultrasound-Guided Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

Ultrasound-Guided Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

Ultrasound-guided Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a fat grafting surgical procedure that removes and redistributes excess fat from an undesired part of the body ( such […]
October 18, 2020
Stellate Ganglion Block SGB

Stellate Ganglion Block: SGB

A stellate ganglion block (SGB) is an injection of a local anesthetic to block the sympathetic nerves located on either side of the voice box in […]
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