When operating at peak capacity, our emergency department has no less than 17 ultrasound devices in use: 12 cart based systems, 3 laptop style systems, and an… Read More »Ultrasound Equipment Management System in the ED Utilizing QR Codes and Electronic Submission
Although the use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) may improve cardiac arrest management, the incidence of cardiac arrest cases at some hospitals is low which means emergency physicians (EP’s) may have… Read More »Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Emergency Department: Development of a Validated Checklist for Training
Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) stands out as a versatile, readily accessible, and highly accurate diagnostic tool in emergency medicine. This is particularly apparent in settings where… Read More »Establishing a Hybrid Point of Care Ultrasound Program at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Peripheral intravenous (PIV) cannulation is the most common invasive procedure worldwide and is ubiquitous in emergency medicine, where it is required for blood specimens, fluid administration,… Read More »DUALPLANE: Dual-Plane Imaging for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access
Trauma is a leading cause of death and injury worldwide, with especially high mortality rates in Africa. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides prehospital care and timely… Read More »Building an Innovative EMS Trauma Training Program in Kenya
In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), time-sensitive illnesses including cardiac arrest, stroke, sepsis, obstetric emergencies, and traumatic injuries greatly contribute to premature mortality and disability. Emergency… Read More »LEAPS: Leveraging Emergency Ambulance Potential in Sri Lanka
Medical education is a high-stakes climate of continuous monitoring, improvement, and innovation with an obligation to develop competent physicians. As the complexities of clinical knowledge… Read More »Capturing Competence: Objective Hand Motion Analysis in POCUS Training