POCUS in Shock

In this episode, Jocelyn and Elizabeth interview Dr Nicolas Lim (@POCUSclub) about Ultrasound in Shock! Tune in to find out more about how to utilize POCUS in patients in shock in the ED, as well as how to integrate your findings into clinical decision making! 

Timestamps

01:47 Ultrasound in the ED and how it has evolved over the years

04:29 RUSH protocol 

06:45 Volume Responsiveness & Volume Tolerance

09:45 Integration of findings into clinical decision making

12:44 Tips for EPs hoping to improve on our POCUS skills

Credits

Music: Life-line by Colorful Sound via Pixabay/ Best Day by OctoSound via Pixabay 

SEMS

Dr Nicolas’s Recording Studio 

Note: This episode was recorded in Dec 2024 

References

1. Kenny JS, Prager R, Rola P, Haycock K, Basmaji J, Hernández G. Unifying Fluid Responsiveness and Tolerance With Physiology: A Dynamic Interpretation of the Diamond-Forrester Classification. Crit Care Explor. 2023 Dec 12;5(12):e1022. doi: 10.1097/CCE.0000000000001022. PMID: 38094087; PMCID: PMC10718393.
2. https://www.youtube.com/@pocusclub5411 

All recordings should not be taken by users/ audience as medical advice. Everyone is encouraged to see their physicians for proper medical consultation. 

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Chapters

• 1:47 Ultrasound in the ED and how it has evolved over the years
• 4:29 RUSH protocol
• 6:45 Volume Responsiveness & Volume Tolerance
• 9:45 Integration of findings into clinical decision making
• 12:44 Tips for EPs hoping to improve on our POCUS skills