Ultrasound of the Week | UOTW #36

Ultrasound of the Week | UOTW #36.

Emergency physicians can be trained to identify these lesions with good accuracy. A study by Kerwin et al found that after a brief,  30 minute training module, median percentages correct improved from 67% to 87% when reviewing pre-recorded clips.

I’m at a loss to explain why I like looking at ultrasounds.  I guess I’m simply fascinated that some people can actually know and understand what they’ looking at.  My physician in the family says it’s a matter of numbers.  The more you look at, the better you get.

Underwriters will find the answer and pearl section more useful.

SUD CAGE and AUDIT

Excessive alcohol use adversely affects an estimated 38 million (30%) adults in the United States, but surprisingly, only 1 out 6 say they talk to their doctor, nurse, or healthcare professional about drinking

via Physician’s Weekly for Medical News, Opinions, Features Articles.

So why do we continue to use outdated and perfectly useless alcohol questionnaires in our business when AUDIT and CAGE are much more effective?