Point of Care Ultrasound: An Option for The Early Assessment and Management of Pulmonary Edema-Point of Care Ultrasound: An Option for the Early Assessment and Management of Pulmonary Edema

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Jeff Darna begins the session by reminding attendees to download the app for claiming CE credits and stresses the importance of completing evaluations by the specified deadline. He then introduces Dr. Shane Holguin, an associate professor and newly appointed chief science and practice officer for the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), who will present on the "Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for the Early Assessment and Management of Pulmonary Edema."<br /><br />Dr. Holguin starts by acknowledging the presence of his students and expresses his enthusiasm about the evolving role of ultrasound in visual medicine, highlighting its utility beyond procedural performance towards diagnostic and management capabilities. He notes that POCUS allows for real-time, bedside assessments, which are particularly crucial in making rapid clinical decisions.<br /><br />Using POCUS isn't new, but it remains underutilized among nurse anesthetists compared to peers in the ER and other specialties. Dr. Holguin underscores its efficacy and quicker results compared to traditional methods like chest X-rays, explaining that it helps visualize underlying conditions like pulmonary edema, pneumothorax, pleural effusions, and pneumonia more effectively.<br /><br />Dr. Holguin presents various sonographic findings, illustrating artifacts like A-lines and B-lines, and explains their significance in diagnosing pulmonary conditions. He supports his teaching with research evidence, case studies, and real-time ultrasound videos to emphasize the tool's sensitivity and specificity.<br /><br />Addressing practical concerns, he guides selecting appropriate probes and machine settings to optimize scanning outcomes and advises adopting a systematic approach to POCUS. Dr. Holguin concludes with an engaging Q&A session, emphasizing the need for widespread adoption and potential credentialing in POCUS to enhance clinical practice among nurse anesthetists.

Keywords

CE credits

evaluations

Dr. Shane Holguin

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Point of Care Ultrasound

pulmonary edema

diagnostic capabilities

real-time assessments

sonographic findings

credentialing