Aorta/IVC Archives

Ultrasound Skill and Application of Knowledge Assessment using an Innovative OSCE Competition-Based Simulation Approach

Posted in: Aorta/IVC, Education & Policy, Ultrasound Literature|May 3, 2017

This article from the Journal of Education in Perioperative Medicine details a study in which anesthesiology residents were assessed on their ultrasound proficiency in a competition that utilized elements of an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).

Ultrasound Video Challenge – Aorta/IVC

Posted in: Aorta/IVC, Ultrasound Video Challenge|September 10, 2015

This 65-year-old male presented to the ED with progressive shortness of breath and lower extremity edema. An intravascular volume assessment was performed by imaging the IVC with sonography during respiration.

Ultrasound Video Challenge – Aorta

Posted in: Aorta/IVC, Ultrasound Video Challenge|December 10, 2014

We bring you our weekly SonoSim Ultrasound Challenge! Can you give us the correct answer? This 70-year-old male with a history of hypertension presents with flank pain. Using abdominal ultrasonography, what findings are evident? Answer: Aortic aneurysm (8 x 10 cm diameter)

SonoSim Ultrasound Challenge: Aorta/IVC

Posted in: Aorta/IVC, Ultrasound Video Challenge|July 8, 2014

This 66-year-old male is referred to the ED by his internist for evaluation of a palpable abdominal mass. Using ultrasound, what is the most likely diagnosis?

SonoSim Ultrasound Challenge: Aorta/IVC

Posted in: Aorta/IVC, Ultrasound Video Challenge|December 23, 2013

This 28-year-old female presents with RUQ abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, and hypotension. Using ultrasound, what can you infer regarding her intravascular volume status?