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 (B5)
Question 1:
The following ultrasound is performed on a patient with SOB
a) What probe and exam setting was used? (2pts) b) Is it beating? (2pts) c) Is there an effusion? (2pts) d) Are there any signs of LV dysfunction? (2pts) e) Are there any signs of RV strain? (2pts) Courtesy of KK |
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Question 2
The following ultrasound is performed on a patient with vision changes
a) What probe and exam setting was used? (2pts) b) What ultrasound mode is being used? (2pts) c) What is your ddx? (2pts) d) Provide a clinical vignette for this patient? (4pts) Courtesy of CY & CP |
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Question 3:
The following ultrasound is performed on a patient stating their ankle is swollen
a) What probe and exam setting was used? (2pts) b) How and where is this probe positoned? (2pts) c) What two bones are viewed on this image? (2pts) d) What is your interpretation and what is being performed on the second ultrasound? (4pts) Courtesy of DH |
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Question 4:
The following ultrasound is performed on a patient with abdominal pain
a) What probe and exam setting was used? (2pts) b) What what is being examined? (2pts) c) What is your diagnosis? (2pts) d) What findings allow you to make this diagnosis? (4pts) Courtesy of JE & RL |
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