The use of ultrasound in the emergency medicine and critical care has increased dramatically over the last decade. Ultrasound provides rapid, accurate assessment at the bedside and facilitates safe needle guidance during procedures.
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Philips Critical Care and Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Tutorials
Each of the Philips Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Tutorials is authored by an expert in the field. The tutorials are presented in an interactive and easy to use format.
+ Introduction to Transthoracic Echocardiography by Dr. Anne-Sophie Beraud
+ Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Catheterization by Dr. Michael Stone & Dr. Arun Nagdev
+ Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: focused ultrasound exam by Dr. R. Blankenship & Dr. B. Jones
+ Detection of a Subcutaneous Abscess: focused ultrasound exam by Dr. Robert Blankenship & Dr. B. Jones
+ Detection of Pneumothorax: focused ultrasound exam by Dr. R. Blankenship & Dr. B. Jones
+ Ultrasound-guided Ulnar Nerve Block by Dr. Michael Stone and Dr. Arun Nagdev
Philips Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Guided Nerve Block Case Studies
Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Guided Nerve Block case studies by Dr. Arun Nagdev and Dr. Mike Stone from the Emergency Ultrasound Nerve Block Project.
+ Ultrasound Guided Ulnar Block for Boxer's Fracture
+ Ultrasound Guided Popliteal Sciatic Block for Foot Abscess
+ Ultrasound Guided Femoral Nerve Block for a Large Thigh Laceration
* Each tutorial or case study reflects the opinion of the author, not Philips Healthcare. Before performing any clinical procedure, clinicians should obtain the requisite education and training, which may include fellowships, preceptorships, literature reviews and similar programs. This paper is not intended to be a substitute for these training and education programs, but is rather an illustration of how advanced medical technology is used by clinicians.