So I’m still trying to digest the RVOT Doppler physiology and working my hand at generating the best views and Doppler angles I can (See previous post on RVOT Doppler here). Not sure yet how this will fit in to my clinical practice but I think it’s worth shining a light into this murky pseudo-science […]
So the discussions go on about volume status and POCUS, and recently one in particular made me realize that it is important to reframe the way we think about “volume status.” As Segun Olusanya (better known as @iceman_ex) said, “the IVC is not a fuel tank indicator,” and indeed it is not. But even if […]
As requested, H&R2019 was recorded, and “The Essentials” is now available on-demand – CME is currently under processing, so it is currently offered at a temporarily reduced price, until formal accreditation is finalized. This represents most of the talks originally given in Montreal on May 23rd and 24th, as well as some bonus footage of […]
So please bookmark this page as it will be updated as the talks are released and presentation slide sets are uploaded. And don’t forget to mark your calendars for next year! Gets better and better! Slides: AJJAMADA – Blood Bank PDF CHEN – CNS POCUS one pager BAKER – GITH&Rshort BAKER – Appx4H&Rshort SPIEGEL […]
So last week sometime we had an interesting twitter exchange which made me realize it is important to explain how some of us are using venous POCUS in different clinical scenarios, which is key, because the development of monosynaptic clinical reflexes with POCUS findings is a rabbit hole we should try not to go […]
So here’s another interesting question as a follow up to the previous discussions: Most people would probably agree that florid congestive signs on POCUS means the RV is unable to pass any more extra volume to the left heart; whilst the absence of those signs mean that the patient may be able to cope with […]
I’m always glad for questions, because I think that it’s what forces everyone’s thinking to progress. So yesterday a couple of really good ones from Jonathan Cheung: My 1st question: I am just curious if it is possible for a collapsible IVC and PW findings suggestive of venous congestion to coexist, say, for example, if […]
So I just finished reading the CHAISE study, which compared Parm as a surrogate for Pmsf as a surrogate for “volume status.” It is a really cool study for anyone who loves physiology, which I definitely do, and there may be some interesting elements that can be clinically used. But let’s first set the record […]
So, venous congestion is the predominant physiopathology in CHF, with a number of ensuing problems including lung edema, effusions, hepatic congestion and cirrhosis, renal failure and even gut edema and failure, though less traditionally focused on. Venous congestion is essentially a problem of salt and water, retained by a well-intentioned but (eventually) maladaptive neuro-endocrine process. […]
(original figure from this old post) So Rory (@EMnerd) hit us last week with an interesting question that was brought up by David Gordon, a resus fellow working with him, and thought some of us may be willing to belabour his point. A lengthy and really fascinating exchange ensued, which I felt was worth sharing […]
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