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The Section of Emergency Ultrasound in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Emory University is dedicated to the mission of educating our medical students, residents, and fellows, promoting research and scholarship of ultrasound, and incorporating bedside ultrasound into clinical care using best practices.

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Program Announcement

Emory EM Fellowship Program Receives Formal Accreditation

Emory Emergency Medicine's Ultrasound Fellowship Program, under the direction of Dr. Joshua Guttman, is one of the first programs to receive formal accreditation from the Emergency Ultrasound Accreditation Council (EUFAC). The accreditation will allow fellows graduating from the Emory EM program to train for the focused practice designation (FPD) of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound from the American Board of Emergency Medicine. 


Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

Emory Emergency Medicine is dedicated to the advancement of point-of-care ultrasound through education and scholarship in order to deliver the highest quality care to the patients of Atlanta. 

This section includes Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine faculty and fellows working collaboratively to catalyze the evolution of point-of-care ultrasound within Emory’s academic departments, clinical sites, and schools.

Vision

Emory strives to be the vanguard of innovation in the areas of point-of-care ultrasound education, research, and clinical care.

Values

  • We value intellectual curiosity, creativity, and passion.
  • We promote a supportive, inclusive environment for all learners, faculty, and staff.
  • We are committed to the development of all learners to their fullest potential.
  • We are dedicated to improving time-critical care through the promotion of point-of-care ultrasound.


Ultrasound Cases of the Month

Should I Cut Into This? A Philosophical Journey April 2021

A young man presented to the ED with 3 days of a progressively enlarging swelling in his R groin. He had no history of trauma or surgical procedures. He denied IV drug use.

On exam, he had an indurated 7x5cm tender, erythematous swelling with mild fluctuance overlying the R inguinal fold. There was no crepitus or discernible pulsatility. All distal pulses were 2+. Genital exam was normal. Proximity to femoral vessels was presumed, so bedside ultrasound was performed prior to planned incision and drainage of the abscess.

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IOM 4-21.1 abcesss

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