Ultrasounds Of The Block
Welcome to SIU's EM Residency "Ultrasounds of the Block" curriculum (formerly known as "Ultrasound of the Month"). First instituted as a friendly competition to spark increased volume of bedside studies, it has now become a melee of ultrasound fun. As part of an asynchronous curriculum in emergency ultrasound, all ultrasounds performed at our clinical sites are reviewed for quality assurance by ultrasound director. Each block a few images/clips are selected because of an interesting finding, a high quality image showing great anatomy, or because they carry an important teaching point. These “Ultrasounds of the Block” are then displayed online with clinical vignettes and questions to test residents and their knowledge. The competition aspect of the curriculum is that residents gain points by performing any selected "Ultrasounds of the Block" and for answering monthly questions correctly. Each year a winner is announced based on overall points and surprised with trophy gifts to cherish and gloat about for the many years to come.
Past "Ultrasounds of the Block" can be viewed by clicking here. This blocks "Ultrasounds of the Block" can be viewed below.
Ultrasounds Of The Block (B12)
Question 1:
The following ultrasound exam is performed on a patient with the associated EKG. Which one of the following criteria is NOT an indication for admission for this patient's most likely diagnosis? (10pts)
a) Temp: 38 degrees Celsius
b) A history of taking high dose NSAIDS for the past 7 days
c) BP: 60/40
d) They are all criteria for admission
Courtesy of CP & EJ
a) Temp: 38 degrees Celsius
b) A history of taking high dose NSAIDS for the past 7 days
c) BP: 60/40
d) They are all criteria for admission
Courtesy of CP & EJ
Question 2
The following ultrasound is performed on a patient, which of the following would be LEAST LIKELY to be this patients chief complaint? (10pts)
a) Weakness b) High blood pressure c) Dyspnea d) Alcohol withdrawl Courtesy of ??? |
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Question 3:
The following symptoms is this patient LEAST LIKELY to have? (10pts)
a) Flashing lights b) Floaters c) Curtain visual field defect d) Squiggly lines Courtesy of AR |
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Question 4:
The following ultrasound is obtained on a patient with arm swelling and pain. What is the next best step in treatment? (10pts)
a) Incision and drainage b) Antibiotics c) NSAIDS d) NOAC Courtesy of JT & AR |
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