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Assessing left ventricular global systolic function with echo

After watching this video, you will recognize normal, hyperkinetic, and hypokinetic function of the left ventricle with the help of transthoracic echo.
25th Apr 2017 • 3m read

Mastering the apical four-chamber view (4CV) on transthoracic echo

After watching this video, you’ll be able to display an optimized four-chamber view on transthoracic echo.
24th Apr 2017 • 4m read

Mastering the suprasternal view of the aorta in echocardiography

After watching this video, you will be able to display an optimized suprasternal view of the aorta using transthoracic echo.
18th Apr 2017 • 4m read

Mastering the parasternal short-axis (PSAX) echo view of the aortic valve

After watching this video, you will be able to display an optimized PSAX echo image at the level of the aortic valve.
13th Apr 2017 • 4m read

Introduction to ARDS in mechanical ventilation

In this video, you'll master the most common oxygenation and ventilation complications associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
21st Mar 2017 • 3m read

Evaluating for an ectopic pregnancy using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)

After reviewing this lesson, you will know how to evaluate for an ectopic pregnancy using point-of-care ultrasound.
8th Mar 2017 • 3m read

Everything you need to know about weaning parameters in mechanical ventilation

By the end of the lesson, you will understand which parameters to monitor during a weaning trial.
23rd Feb 2017 • 3m read

Understanding when to use echo in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)

Understand when to do a bedside echo and what's up with the so-called marker controversy.
15th Feb 2017 • 3m read

Performing a renal study in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)

After watching this video, you will know how to acquire and interpret normal images of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
7th Feb 2017 • 2m read

Volume versus pressure control

In this video, you'll learn why volume control is the initial breath type of ventilation.
30th Jan 2017 • 4m read