Deep Learning for Peripheral IV Anatomy
Expert vs Artificial Intelligence
By Michael Prats on 07/06/20 05:00 AM
Deep learning is a branch of artificial intelligence that holds a lot of promise for point-of-care ultrasound, but we don't have much data on how it performs. The fearless investigators in this fascinating study train a deep learning algorithm to recognize sonographic anatomy of the upper extremity and then pit it against expert POCUS users to see who can interpret the images most accurately! https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/95 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32181922/
Chest Tube Location
Can POCUS make it safer?
By Michael Prats on 06/22/20 05:00 AM
Placing a tube thoracostomy (aka chest tube) is a very useful procedure but can have complications of injuring the diaphragm or intraabdominal organs. Traditionally, the location for placement is selected using anatomic landmarks to find the correct intercostal space. This study questions the safety of this traditional location by using point-of-care ultrasound to visualize diaphragm movement during respirations. Is this the start of ultrasound-assisted chest tubes? https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/94 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32333800/
How to Do POCUS Research - Part 2
Back for more with Michael Gottlieb
By Michael Prats on 06/08/20 05:00 AM
We are back with Part 2 of discussing POCUS research with renowned expert and researcher, Michael Gottlieb. More pearls, pitfalls, tips, and tricks to help you step up your POCUS research game. This is the final episode in this two-part special edition, and we wrap it up as always with some take home points! https://www.ultrasoundgel.org/93