A busy week preparing…

as the vaccination rates increase and we ready ourselves for a reopening. Even with covid case numbers rising we are increasingly optimistic that our roadmap timelines for October will be met.

However we are all the while cognisant of the incredible strain that the health sector is under to allow us these freedoms – and for that we are truly grateful. We’ll honour you all in the best way we can – by ensuring that we run a covid safe environment and deliver the best in ultrasound education.

An interesting article in this week’s mix – see if you can spot it on 11 October. We’d be interested to hear your thoughts…

And as always -if you have something coming up you’d like to add or a gem we may have overlooked – let us know.

See you next week.

Mike and Suean

P.S. – October’s Coaching Corner  on B-Mode cardiac imaging is online and ready for your viewing pleasure – check it out.

15 October

Serratus plane blocks is a favorite for thoracic trauma. The plane opens up like butter, & it’s easy to place a catheter here too. Who’s using these for ribs fractures? #blocktober #DukeRAP (4/5) @elboghdadly @scahq @zedunow @nelkassabany https://t.co/gmU0tP9nWb

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 14, 2021

@ISUOG

Development and validation of a model for prediction of placental dysfunction-related stillbirth from maternal factors, fetal weight and uterine artery Doppler at mid-gestation

@PedRadJournal

Ultrasound imaging of preterm brain injury: fundamentals and updates

14 October

It's day 13 of #blocktober and today's block is the popliteal sciatic, a workhorse technique that has a ton of indications. Nothing is as satisfying as watching the sheath fill up with local anesthetic as you inject. What role does it have in your practice? #DukeRAP pic.twitter.com/aRRGcB5sTN

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 13, 2021

Check out this week's video by Dr. Ziad Shaman about POCUS for evaluating cardiopulmonary interaction. https://t.co/Ux6mrACi9d#POCUS #Ultrasound #FOAMed #FOAMus #MedTwitter #MetroEUS pic.twitter.com/97tTwtCBB8

— MetroHealth Emergency Ultrasound (@MH_EMultrasound) October 13, 2021

The Long & Short Of It (LV Function) https://t.co/ZwFJhcnSsm #POCUS #FOAMed #MedTwitter

— FOAMfrat (@FOAMfrat) October 13, 2021

13 October

This month's Zedu #POCUS #coachingcorner is live & available for freeeee 😎@i_c_sound talks techniques, cases tips & tricks that'll help your B-Mode (& advanced) heart imaging 🫀
+ Q&A about #ultrasound teaching too 👍
👇👇👇👇https://t.co/vPbwxiBKc9#ultrasoundtraining #MUAM pic.twitter.com/3AAPNusAWg

— Zedu Ultrasound Training @zedunow@med-mastodon.com (@zedunow) October 13, 2021

@CASEfromASE

Percutaneous Removal of Epicardial Pacing Wire: Nidus for Infective Endocarditis

12 October

https://twitter.com/strain_rate/status/1447849894534856706?s=20

https://t.co/FpUZ30mbxE Check out our most recent #NUEMblog on SonoPro Tips and Tricks for Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection!!

— Northwestern EM (@NorthwesternEM) October 11, 2021

11 October

JAMAInternalMed

Point-of-Care Ultrasonography: Visually Satisfying Medicine or Evidence-Based Medicine?

@PedRadJournal

Ultrasound for malrotation and volvulus — point

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound

Diaphragm ultrasound to stratify COVID-19 patients in the emergency department?

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound

Pathological gallbladder wall thickening is associated with advanced chronic liver disease and independent of serum albumin

10 October

9 October

It’s the 8th day of #blocktober and today we’re taking a look at the ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve blocks! A tried-and-true technique for inguinal hernia repair and other procedures in the inguinal/suprapubic region, it’s easy, safe and effective. #DukeRAP pic.twitter.com/tbJMCMtemy

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 8, 2021

Radiology Case Reports

The role of contrast enhanced ultrasound in the differential diagnosis of segmental testicular infarction

@ESICM

Critical care ultrasound goal-directed versus early goal-directed therapy in septic shock

@DOVEPress

A Practical Predictive Model Based on Ultrasound Imaging and Clinical Indices for Estimation of Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients with Breast Cancer

An accurate, timely diagnosis can be the difference between life and death—yet 47% of the 🌍 population has little to no access to #diagnostics.

NEW #DiagnosticsCommission outlines recommendations to transform access: https://t.co/0KTo6Du7Ko@FINDdx @DiagnosticsCom pic.twitter.com/QYOzGtaYJ5

— The Lancet (@TheLancet) October 6, 2021

In a study of facility surveys from 10 LMICs, researchers found that essential diagnostics were available in only 19% of basic primary care facilities. Time for a diagnostic revolution! https://t.co/lTdPSuVV3G #DiagnosticsCommission #DiagnosisForAll

— The Lancet Global Health (@LancetGH) October 7, 2021