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Abstract Number: H4
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) is a real-time, diagnostic modality increasingly utilized by clinicians at bedside to obtain critical, potentially life-saving information. The benefits of becoming familiar and facile with POCUS have become so clear in recent years that numerous residency programs across specialties have intentionally incorporated ultrasound-focused education into their standard curricula. Furthermore, some medical […]
Abstract Number: H6
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Introduction: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) expediently detects the pulmonary manifestations of COVID-19 and is predictive of patient outcomes. Although lung POCUS can be used in the diagnosis and management of patients hospitalized with COVID-19, there are no standardized scanning protocols. Furthermore, it is not known how much scanning is needed to sufficiently rule-in the pulmonary […]
Abstract Number: M7
SHM Converge 2022
Background: The role of bedside ultrasound to evaluate traumatic cardiac injury and aortic aneurysm rupture is well established. However, there is a lack of robust data to support the accuracy of use of immediate ultrasonography procedures at the point of care to detect other cardiovascular conditions. Aim of this umbrella meta-analysis was to evaluate a […]
Abstract Number: P9
SHM Converge 2022
Background: Central venous catheters (CVC), including temporary dialysis catheters, are a relatively frequent procedure needed in the inpatient setting. Historically in our institution, CVC have been placed in the intensive care unit (ICU) by critical care staff or in the radiology suite by interventional radiology staff. The reasons for this placement preference have included the […]
Abstract Number: 100
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Diagnostic point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an ACGME requirement in emergency medicine and critical care training programs. Though many POCUS applications are equally relevant to internal medicine (IM), there are no formal guidelines for IM residencies and few faculty use POCUS in their own practice. Hence, the optimal method to teach POCUS to IM residents […]
Abstract Number: 103
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Tissue pathology plays an integral role in the diagnosis of various conditions, especially malignancy. Traditionally biopsy procedures, including core needle biopsy (CNB), have been performed by specialists under imaging guidance. They are traditionally done in special procedure rooms/suites–which come with an added cost of nursing staff, transportation and equipment. Meanwhile hospitalists are increasingly becoming […]
Abstract Number: 113
SHM Converge 2024
Background: The integration of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in hospital medicine, particularly for inferior vena cava (IVC) assessment, promises significant advancements in patient care. This study investigates the efficacy of POCUS with IVC evaluation in guiding fluid management decisions upon admission, a crucial aspect of hospitalist care. Methods: Conducted from January 1, 2021, to […]
Abstract Number: 113
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Ultrasound-guidance has become the standard for bedside procedures in the emergency and inpatient settings due to its perceived impact on first attempt success and complications. Prior literature on paracentesis notes a 10% rate of overall complications, 5% rate of technical problems, and a 1% rate of bleeding. However, existing cohorts often include outpatients or […]
Abstract Number: 120
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: While use of technologies such as ultrasound and electrocardiographic (EKG) guidance systems to place peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) has grown, little is known about the setting, experience or practice of providers that use these tools. Methods: Using data from the PICC1 survey of vascular access specialists, we identified technology-users from non-users. We defined […]
Abstract Number: 127
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Venous excess ultrasound score (VExUS) is an emerging point-of-care volume assessment tool that utilizes inferior vena cava diameter and doppler waveforms within the hepatic, portal, and renal veins to predict venous congestion. High VExUS grades have previously been validated against elevated filling pressures during right heart catheterization in patients with steady-state fluid balance; however, […]