Ultrasound Podcast

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How to Save a Life with POCUS (with Dr. Sophia Fornbacher, MD)

How to Save a Life with POCUS (with Dr. Sophia Fornbacher, MD)2. Juni16 Min.

In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Dr. Sophia Fornbacher, ultrasound faculty and assistant professor at Riverside Community Hospital. Recently completing her ultrasound fellowship, Dr. Fornbacher shares her experiences and expertise on two remarkable cases where ultrasound made a critical difference. Spoiler alerts: Cardiac tamponade due to thoracic aortic dissections can trick you (without ultrasound at the bedside), and sometimes, 30cc/kg boluses aren't the best thing to do in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (or hyperosmolar hyperketotic states)!