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Ultrasound

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.

Ultrasound Education

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 Education

Ultrasound Cases of the Week

Transmural LV laceration May 2019

A 50-year-old man was brought to Grady Marcus Trauma Center after being stabbed to his left chest. On arrival, he tolerated a supine assessment but was pale and diaphoretic. Initial BP 105/60, with HR 90s, SpO2 was 93% on room air. His GCS was 15. Unsurprisingly, he reported chest pain. The secondary survey revealed a 4 cm laceration to the left chest located just lateral to the mid-sternum. Supervised by Dr. Robertson, the eFAST was performed by Dr. Jonathan Thomas PGY-3.

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LV laceration