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ABEM Certification Review Materials

05 Apr FAST Exam

Posted at 14:23h in ABEM Certification Review Materials

Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) Exam Indications: Thoraco-abdominal trauma, concern for intra-peritoneal bleeding, and commonly an evaluation in ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Probe Choice: Curvilinear probe (preferred) or phased array probe Basic Views &...

24 Apr Exam Basics

Exam Basics Introduce Yourself: Remember, this is still a standardized test. Introduce yourself as if you were the doctor taking care of this patient. Informing the patient of the ultrasound: Tell the patient you...

28 Feb Pulmonary Ultrasound

Posted at 17:18h in ABEM Certification Review Materials

Pleural effusion, Pulmonary Edema Indications: Respiratory distress, hypoxia, tachypnea Probe Choice: Curvilinear probe or phase array, although linear probe good for visualizing pleural pathology/lung sliding Basic Views & Anatomy: For pulmonary edema you can utilize a...

02 Mar Cardiac Part 2

Posted at 13:48h in ABEM Certification Review Materials

Right Ventricle/Pulmonary Embolism, Pericardial Effusion & Cardiac Tamponade Indications: Evaluating cardiac function, including undifferentiated dyspnea, chest pain, heart failure and shock - Expanded to include evaluation for massive pulmonary embolism, pericardial effusion...

29 Jan Cardiac Part 1

Posted at 14:44h in ABEM Certification Review Materials, ABEM Certification Test Prep

Basic Cardiac Views, Left Ventricular Function, and IVC Indications: Evaluating cardiac function, including undifferentiated dyspnea, chest pain, heart failure and shock. Probe Choice: Phased-array. For cardiac applications, the ultrasound indicator is on screen right, which...

28 Jan Soft Tissue Ultrasound

Posted at 14:54h in ABEM Certification Review Materials

Indications: Skin and soft tissue infections: Assessing abscesses, cellulitis, and necrotizing fasciitis Foreign body detection: Locating foreign objects embedded in soft tissue Probe Choice: Linear Anatomy: A side by side comparison of soft tissue affected by...