- List the indications, contraindications, and limitations of CUS for Bowel Obstruction and Appendicitis.
- Identify clinically relevant sonographic anatomy of the small intestine, large intestine, appendix, iliac vessels and pelvic musculature.
- Preform the required sonographic protocols.
- Recognize common findings and pitfalls of ultrasound for bowel obstruction and appendicitis.
Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound
Appendix 8/20/2011
SAEM Academy of EUS Resources
Appendicitis: A Diagnosis at the Bedside by Marla Levine and Lawrence Haines
Ultrasound for Small Bowel Obstruction by Nicole Tolbert and Eitan Dickman
SAEM Academy of EUS Resources
Appendicitis: A Diagnosis at the Bedside by Marla Levine and Lawrence Haines
Ultrasound for Small Bowel Obstruction by Nicole Tolbert and Eitan Dickman
Key Articles
- ACEP Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines 2016
- Fox JC, Solley M, Anderson CL, Zlidenny A, Lahham S, Maasumi K. Prospective evaluation of emergency physician performed bedside ultrasound to detect acute appendicitis. Eur J Emerg Med. 2008;15(2):80–5.
- Elikashvili I, Tay ET, Tsung JW. The effect of point-of-care ultrasonography on emergency department length of stay and computed tomography utilization in children with suspected appendicitis. Acad Emerg Med. 2014;21(2):163-70.
- Jang TB, Schindler D, Kaji AH. Bedside ultrasonography for the detection of small bowel obstruction in the emergency department. Emerg Med J. 2011;28(8):676-8
