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Abstract Number: 28
SHM Converge 2023
Case Presentation: A 15-year-old male with HIV and inconsistent antiretroviral therapy adherence presented to an HIV clinic in Lilongwe, Malawi with weight loss, night sweats, lower extremity rash, and diarrhea. The rash on his legs had been present for 4 months and then spread to his arms. On exam, his vital signs were unremarkable. He […]
Abstract Number: 63
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a goal-directed ultrasound exam performed by a healthcare provider to answer a specific question or guide performance of an invasive procedure at the bedside. The Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) and the American College of Physicians (ACP) support the integration of POCUS into graduate medical education (GME).Emergency medicine (EM) […]
Abstract Number: 203
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a diagnostic tool that is being increasingly utilized within the hospitalist sector of internal medicine; however, there is currently no summative source of information for POCUS in perioperative medical management. To address this gap in knowledge, we conducted a systematic review of studies assessing the impact of POCUS on clinical […]
Abstract Number: 250
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Heart Failure (HF) is among the top 10 causes of hospitalization and almost a fifth are readmitted within 30 days. Clinical assessment of lung congestion is subjective and patients may be discharged prior to good resolution. Lung ultrasound (LUS) is helpful in evaluating lung congestion. The presence of B-lines on LUS can reliably indicate […]
Abstract Number: 251
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Background: Ultrasound has diagnostic value at the point-of-care among hospitalized patients. In COVID-19 pneumonia, lung ultrasound has been used as a diagnostic and prognostic tool. For example, using the results of nasal PCR test as the reference standard, a modified lung ultrasound score (LUS) ≥ 8 is highly predictive of COVID-19. However, a focused […]
Abstract Number: 274
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) has been used to improve diagnostic accuracy and provide earlier and more focused treatment intervention. Although hospital-based clinicians are prime candidates for utilizing this skill, very few regularly integrate POCUS into their clinical practice after completing a training course. This study sought out to identify the facilitators and barriers […]
Abstract Number: 313
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Point-of-care ultrasound is defined as a goal-directed, bedside ultrasound examination performed by a health care provider to answer a specific diagnostic question or to guide the performance of an invasive procedure. Its use has been endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Physicians, and the Society of Hospital Medicine. Yet […]
Abstract Number: 315
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Mounting evidence demonstrates the benefits of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for patient care and the development of this important skill for trainees. Residency programs are implementing various strategies to teach POCUS. However, a common barrier to a safe and robust POCUS curriculum is the limited number of POCUS-competent faculty able to provide support and supervision […]
Abstract Number: 326
SHM Converge 2023
Background: The Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians have acknowledged the importance of POCUS in internal medicine for diagnosis and procedural guidance and support its integration into graduate medical education. There are no current standards for the content or structure of a POCUS curriculum. As a result, institutions looking to […]
Abstract Number: 331
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Point-of-care ultrasound training programs (POCUS) have proliferated, but the best method of skills assessment remains unclear. Most published testing protocols assess only image acquisition and interpretation. In a clinical scenario, recognizing an indication for POCUS, selecting the appropriate exam, integrating findings with the other data from the case, and formulating a differential diagnosis and […]