Spring has sprung…

which means the annual anaesthesia and ultrasound fest that is Blocktober has come around again (at least in the southern heishpere). We always love the amazing stuff that Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) and friends bring to the fore – be sure to follow the #Blocktober24 hashtag on X (formerly Twitter) – you will learn heaps!

Other highlights of the week to check out:

• the latest US GEL PODCAST from Michael Prats (@PratsEM) looking at biplane needle guidance – RCT for central lines (2 October)
• an updated review of comparing handheld ultrasound devices by @nilamjsoni in @WINFOCUS (2 October)
• Nathan Peters (@PetersPOCUS) latest review looking at ‘Ultrasound transducer disinfection for percutaneous procedures: A review of the evidence supporting guideline recommendations’ (30 September)
• Avjit Barai (@drbarai) talks to our friend Dr Renee Dversdal (@drsonosrd) about her POCUS journey (28 September)

Checking out for the weekend – see you next week.

See you next week.

Mike and Suean

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4 October

Halloooo! It’s the 3rd of #Blocktober24 ! I had a discussion recently with a trainee about blocks for hips. Took them through our evolution of what we’ve done from epidurals to femoral to fascia iliaca to PENG, and…@Duke_Anesthesia @amit_pawa @EMARIANOMD @GongGasGirl @EM_RESUS pic.twitter.com/nmhRds8ETD

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 3, 2024

How empty are patients’ stomachs prior to surgery?

Elective vs emergency surgery
• 61% vs 56% had an empty stomach
• 28% vs 29% had fluid
• 9% vs 14% had solid/mixed gastric content@ganter2ganter #POCUS #GastricUltrasoundhttps://t.co/QgtUEVrI81 pic.twitter.com/1UHrZ3pKWG

— 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘢 (@Anaes_Journal) October 3, 2024

3 October

VR for training #ultrasound guided needling skills – yes or no?
This research suggests VR is a good adjunct to a conventional approach by reducing the burden on teaching resources. What are your thoughts? Join the conversation…https://t.co/kfJ5uc7kE6#POCUS #ultrasoundtraining pic.twitter.com/LsNrY6YFg7

— Zedu Ultrasound Training @zedunow@med-mastodon.com (@zedunow) October 3, 2024

2 October

Hiya it’s Day 2 of #Blocktober24 and today we’re talking about wrist blocks, because sometimes a finger block is not enough and a plexus block is too much. Hands down (intended) a very useful addition to the toolbox. I give wrist blocks two thumbs up! 😏 Ok I’ll stop. pic.twitter.com/vbcRl6xBIf

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 3, 2024

US GEL PODCAST #165!

Biplane Needle Guidance – RCT for Central Lines #POCUS #USGEL #FOAMedhttps://t.co/bw3MqHi9Zu pic.twitter.com/JYfUNfsC9k

— Michael I. Prats (@PratsEM) October 1, 2024

@WINFOCUS @nilamjsoni

Comparison of 6 handheld ultrasound devices by point-of-care ultrasound experts: a cross-sectional study

@BMJ_Open

Evaluating artificial intelligence-driven stress echocardiography analysis system (EASE study): A mixed method study

Turkish Journal of Nephrology @turkjnephrol

Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Nephrology: A Message from Young Nephrologists

1 October

Good morning!! It’s the first day of #Blocktober24 ! Looking forward to a fun month of sharing and learning with everyone! @amit_pawa @GongGasGirl @EMARIANOMD @fuzzymittens @Wilkinsonjonny @Duke_Anesthesia @morefluids @anesthesianews @ASRA_Society @RegionalAnaesUK @ESRA_Society pic.twitter.com/bPwtVq5r50

— Jeff Gadsden (@jeffgadsden) October 1, 2024

@jrheum

Point-of-Care Ultrasound With Artificial Intelligence–Driven Diagnostics in Giant Cell Arteritis: Blindness Prevention on a Global Scale

@unibirmingham

Most accurate ultrasound test could detect 96% of women with ovarian cancer

@Life_MDPI

Diaphragmatic Ultrasonography in Sports Performance: A Systematic Review

@EACVIPresident

Diagnostic accuracy of carotid plaque instability by noninvasive imaging: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ultraschall Med

Firsttrimester Diagnosis and Therapy @ 11–13+6 Weeks of Gestation – Part 1

Firsttrimester Diagnosis and Therapy @ 11–13+6 Weeks of Gestation – Part 2

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30 September

@asumultrasound

Ultrasound transducer disinfection for percutaneous procedures: A review of the evidence supporting guideline recommendations

Radiology Case Reports

Anatomical landmarks and procedure technique of Levator Scapulae Plane Block (LeSP block): Case report: Ultrasound-guided block of the superficial, deep and distal planes of the levator scapulae muscle for treatment of shoulder girdle myofascial pain

@uclh

Medical imaging breakthrough could transform cancer and arthritis diagnosis

29 September

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound

Enhancing clinical outcomes: Point of care ultrasound in the precision diagnosis and Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in emergency medicine: A systematic review and meta-analysis

28 September

A big thank you to Renee Dversdal, MD @DRsonosRD for sharing her wonderful POCUS journey! There are so many things to learn from her!! https://t.co/lJjQNnjqZ3 via @YouTube

— Dr. Avijit Barai (@drbarai) September 28, 2024

@WFUMB

SimLVSeg: Simplifying Left Ventricular Segmentation in 2-D+Time Echocardiograms With Self- and Weakly Supervised Learning

@JCM_MDPI

Transforming Heart Failure Management: The Power of Strain Imaging, 3D Imaging, and Vortex Analysis in Echocardiography

@WINFOCUS

Student ultrasound education, current view and controversies. Role of Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality and telemedicine

@PLOSOne

Effects of low-pressure Valsalva maneuver on changes in cerebral arterial stiffness and pulse wave velocity