Ultrasound Podcast

Jailyn Avila
  • 4.8 (116)
  • Medicine

If you'd like cutting edge beside ultrasound information (and reimaginings of foundational content), look no further than the original Ultrasound podcast! Check out our longitudinal, year-long and virtual ultrasound fellowship here: https://academy.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com Check out our FREE content on our website: https://www.coreultrasound.com Check out our courses here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com Check out our question bank here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com/collections/q-bank

  1. Jun 29

    The Other Side of the Heart - The Neglected Ventrcle

    In this episode, we discuss a video published on our YouTube channel on right heart ultrasound.    We discuss advanced methods to differentiate acute versus chronic right heart enlargement, with emphasis on pulmonary embolism evaluation and risk stratification. They cover when right heart findings are most useful, including known PE and peri-arrest patients too unstable for CT.  They review key views for RV size, favoring the apical four-chamber view, with discussion of parasternal and subcostal alternatives and limitations. For RV systolic function, they explain TAPSE and S' (abnormal if TAPSE Check out youtube.com/@coreultrasound for the full video!

  2. Jun 29 ·  Bonus

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  3. Jun 16

    Arthrocentesis in the Emergency Department

    In this episode, Ben and Jailyn discuss how they approach arthrotencesis in ED patients.  Watch the Youtube channel for a full run through for how to perform taps on the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and ankle.  🌐 Connect with Us 🌐 If you want more education goodness, check out the links below! Check out our courses here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com Check out our question bank here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com/collections/q-bank  Check out our FREE content on our website: https://www.coreultrasound.com Check out our in-person course in San Diego, Ca on Nov 12-14 2026 here: https://www.soundandsurf.com/essentials-2026 Disclaimer: By watching this (or any Core Ultrasound) education video or reading any of our content, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer applies to any and all content produced or discussed by Core Ultrasound. Under no circumstances shall any of the contributors on this website be responsible for damages arising from use of any topic discussed. This content should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing "standard of care" in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made by Core Ultrasound. The content of this website is formed by our own opinions and do not represent the views or opinions of any institutions we may be affiliated with.

  4. Jun 2

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

    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)!

  5. May 27

    The RUSH Exam - Undifferentiated Shock POCUS

    When a patient rolls in hypotensive and tachycardic and you don't know why, the RUSH exam may be the most important tool in your hands. RUSH, Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension, is a rapid, systematic bedside ultrasound protocol designed for exactly that moment. The HIMAP mnemonic breaks it down: (H)eart: The highest-yield component. Look for pericardial effusion/tamponade, right heart strain (think PE), or low EF. (I)VC: Not just a volume status tool, it reflects CVP and helps differentiate obstructive, distributive, and hypovolemic shock. Put a shocked septic patient on pressors and watch the IVC fill up even before you've given a drop of fluid. (M)orrison's Pouch aka the FAST Exam: Free fluid in the abdomen isn't just for trauma. Ruptured ectopic pregnancy, splenic rupture, ruptured bowel, and AAA all show up here. (A)orta: Rare but critical. Ruptured AAA and dissection can present as undifferentiated shock, and dissection matters more than people think, especially in patients with stroke-like symptoms plus pain. (P)ulmonary: Rule out tension pneumothorax At the bedside, ultrasound is the fastest and most accurate tool available for undifferentiated shock. Learn HIMAP. Use it early. 🎧 Happy scanning. 🌐 Connect with Us 🌐  If you want more education goodness, check out the links below!  Check out our courses here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com Check out our question bank here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com/collections/q-bank  Check out our FREE content on our website: https://www.coreultrasound.com Check out our in-person course in San Diego, Ca on Nov 12-14 2026 here: https://www.soundandsurf.com/essentials-2026 Disclaimer: By watching this (or any Core Ultrasound) education video or reading any of our content, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer applies to any and all content produced or discussed by Core Ultrasound. Under no circumstances shall any of the contributors on this website be responsible for damages arising from use of any topic discussed. This content should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing "standard of care" in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made by Core Ultrasound. The content of this website is formed by our own opinions and do not represent the views or opinions of any institutions we may be affiliated with.

  6. May 19

    Pericardial Effusion and When to Worry about Tamponade

    Jailyn Avila and Ben Smith discuss a recent Core Ultrasound YouTube lecture on diagnosing pericardial effusions and cardiac tamponade with point-of-care ultrasound, emphasizing its importance in emergency medicine and cardiac arrest. The Reason trial (PMID: 27693280; Romolo Gasparin et al) demonstrates improved survival to ROSC when pericardial effusion is identified with ultrasound—a finding that contrasts sharply with Beck's triad, which shows poor sensitivity. Emergency department–based studies reveal that all three Beck's triad signs are rarely present simultaneously. The RUSH/HIMAP approach offers a structured assessment framework. Blind pericardiocentesis in PEA without prior ultrasound confirmation should be avoided. Key tamponade findings include: a dilated plethoric IVC with minimal collapse, RV diastolic collapse (including RVOT assessment and M-mode timing with valve opening), right atrial diastolic collapse, and ultrasound assessment of pulsus paradoxus—a finding more useful for ruling out tamponade than confirming it.

  7. May 14

    Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis

    Jailyn and Ben kick off a new podcast format where they discuss the full-length lectures published on the Core Ultrasound YouTube channel — adding commentary, clinical pearls, and behind-the-scenes discussion that doesn't make it into the edited videos. Why this new podcast format? The YouTube videos are kept concise, but a lot of valuable clinical discussion gets left on the cutting room floor. This podcast fills that gap. In this episode, they break down their approaches to ultrasound-guided thoracentesis, with a detour into related tips for paracentesis.   Static vs. Dynamic approach Static: Identify the pocket, mark the spot, proceed with a landmark technique Dynamic: Watch the needle in real-time as it enters the fluid When to use each: Large effusions → static often sufficient; small or complex effusions → dynamic preferred Identifying the right pocket Find the largest fluid pocket that is cephalad enough to clear the diaphragm and caudal enough to avoid pneumothorax Watch diaphragm excursion with respiration to confirm safe needle trajectory Avoid inadvertent liver/spleen biopsy Probe and needle technique for thoracentesis Use a phased array or curvilinear probe to find the effusion, then switch to linear for the procedure Orient transducer in the intercostal space (sagittal, rotated) In-plane (long axis) approach recommended — short axis is mechanically difficult due to the ribs Probe orientation: oblique when lateral, nearly horizontal when posterior Paracentesis pearls Out-of-plane technique can work well, given the larger pockets typical in the ED Curvilinear probe makes needle identification harder vs. linear For small-volume paras (e.g., ruling out SBP), dynamic approach is strongly preferred Color Doppler before you needle Scan the intended trajectory with color Doppler to rule out intercostal arteries or abdominal wall vessels (e.g., inferior epigastrics, caput medusa) Release probe pressure nearly completely when looking for veins — they collapse easily and can be missed Resources Mentioned 🎥 Full lecture video: Core Ultrasound YouTube Channel 📚 Premium courses: courses.coreultrasound.com Thanks for listening — and happy scanning!

  8. Jan 26 ·  Video

    Measuring Cardiac Output Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound

    How to Obtain Cardiac Output (5 Minute Sono Series)   In this video, we'll guide you through the steps to calculate the cardiac output using the stroke volume and the patients heart rate. Learn how to capture VTI images with an A5C view and PW Doppler, calculate heart rate from the E-wave peaks, and combine stroke volume to determine cardiac output. Ideal VTI measurements and best practices for achieving accurate results are also covered. Join us for this informative session and happy scanning!   🌐 Connect with Us 🌐 If you want more education goodness, check out the links below! Check out our courses here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com Check out our question bank here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com/collections/q-bank  Check out our FREE content on our website: https://www.coreultrasound.com  Check out our longitudinal, year-long, and virtual ultrasound fellowship here: https://academy.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com   Disclaimer: By watching this (or any Core Ultrasound) education video or reading any of our content, you agree not to use this information as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer applies to any and all content produced or discussed by Core Ultrasound. Under no circumstances shall any of the contributors on this website be responsible for damages arising from use of any topic discussed. This content should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing "standard of care" in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made by Core Ultrasound. The content of this website is formed by our own opinions and do not represent the views or opinions of any institutions we may be affiliated with.

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If you'd like cutting edge beside ultrasound information (and reimaginings of foundational content), look no further than the original Ultrasound podcast! Check out our longitudinal, year-long and virtual ultrasound fellowship here: https://academy.ultrasoundleadershipacademy.com Check out our FREE content on our website: https://www.coreultrasound.com Check out our courses here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com Check out our question bank here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com/collections/q-bank

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  • Creator
    Jailyn Avila
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Ultrasound Podcast

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