Ultrasound: Incorporate Into Your Critical Care Assessment

<p>Ultrasound: Incorporate Into Your Critical Care Assessment</p> <p>Guests: Courtney E. Bennett, D.O.</p> <p>Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.</p> <p>In patients that get admitted to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) research has shown it is beneficial to perform a clinical assessment followed by a Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) exam. POCUS imaging may complement the clinical assessment to help guide the differential diagnosis. Ultimately, incorporating intervention protocol with diagnostic imaging, you can improve patient outcomes.  </p> <p>Joining us today to discuss POCUS in critical care assessment is Courtney E. Bennett, D.O., a cardiologist and the director of the cardiac intensive care unit at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. </p> <p>Specific topics discussed:</p> <ul><li>What is Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)</li> <li>Should we utilize POCUS instead of physical exam?</li> <li>When should we perform POCUS?</li> <li>Can POCUS improve outcomes?</li> <li>Should we use POCUS in resuscitation/ACLS?</li> </ul> <p>Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at <a href='https://cveducation.mayo.edu'>https://cveducation.mayo.edu</a> or on Twitter <a href='https://www.twitter.com/mayocliniccv'>@MayoClinicCV</a>.</p> <p>NEW Cardiovascular Education App: The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mayo-clinic-cardiovascular-cme/id1578924841'>Apple</a> or <a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mayoclinic.cvcme'>Google</a> stores today!</p> <p>No CME credit offered for this episode.</p> <p>Podcast episode transcript found <a href='https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ftpqin/P-MayoCV51_Ultrasound_Incorporate_Into_Your_Critical_Care_Assessment_CC_Transcript_finalafyi3.pdf'>here</a>.</p>