Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Publication BriefsThe authors describe an artifact noted on ultrasound-guided FNA specimens and the artifact was proven to be associated with certain types of ultrasound gel media.

Publication BriefsOne of the largest single-center studies comparing the yield and complication rate of 2,138 kidney biopsies was performed by Nephrologists in a tertiary care teaching institute in India. The patient...

Publication BriefsOne of the largest single-center studies comparing the yield and complication rate of 2,138 kidney biopsies was performed by Nephrologists in a tertiary care teaching institute in India. The patient...

Educational ExhibitsCurrently, facet joint injections are usually performed using CT guidance or fluoroscopy. The use of a GPS enhanced fusion system allows to combine the precision and panoramic view of these...

Publication BriefsIn this systematic review, the authors examine 14 studies pertaining to outbreaks of Burkholderia cepacian complex in healthcare facilities, all of which were determined to have directly resulted from contaminated ultrasound gel.

Publication BriefsIn this publication, the authors examine the outcomes of a clinical study analyzing the effectiveness of longer clean storage hanging times (the time frame in which a medical device can be stored in a contained, controlled environment that limits damage and exposure to moisture, while also protecting the device from harmful human pathogens) in reducing the presence of harmful pathogens on transesophageal (TEE) probes.

Publication BriefsIn this review, the authors set out to establish if the use of glow powder to simulate contamination within a sonography environment would serve as an effective teaching technique for sonography students learning proper infection protection and control (IPC).

Publication BriefsIn this review, the authors examine an assortment of previously published guidelines regarding the proper methodology for preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs).

Publication BriefsIn this systematic review, the authors evaluate seven individual studies, each of which focused on outbreaks of infection that were traced back to failures in the decontamination process of ultrasound devices.