Ultrasound Podcast
Episodes
Measuring Cardiac Output Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How to Obtain Cardiac Output (5 Minute Sono Series) In this video, we'll guide you through the steps to calculate the cardiac output using the stro...
Appendicitis Diagnosis with Ultrasound
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, Jailyn explores the techniques and tips for diagnosing appendicitis using ultrasound. Learn about the preferred probes, patient prepara...
How to Place Arterial Catheters Using POCUS
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
oin Jailyn Avila as she provides a comprehensive guide on placing a radial arterial line using ultrasound guidance. This five-minute(ish) tutorial cov...
Aortic Stenosis: Identification and Quantification Made Simple
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's video, we delve into how to diagnose aortic stenosis using Point of Care Ultrasound at the bedside. After watching this video, you'll k...
Exploring the Lip Liner Sign: Avoiding False Positives in FAST Examinations
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the Lip Liner Sign: Avoiding False Positives in FAST Examinations with Dr. Sophia Fornbacher In this episode, host Jailyn Avila sits down wi...
Sonosnips (ICU POCUS) Episode 2! (US in Normotensive PE)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Core Ultrasound Podcast, Dr. Jailyn Avila and Dr. Terren Trott discuss the prognostic value of echocardiography in normotensive...
Navigating Medicine, Ultrasound and Gender: An Inspiring Interview with Dr. Vicki Noble
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this week as I share an inspiring interview with Dr. Vicki Noble, Chair of Emergency Medicine at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center...
Artificial Intelligence and POCUS: Insights from the Experts! (Part 2)
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring AI and Distance Learning in Ultrasound Education with Drs Michael Prats and Ben Smith. In this week's episode of the Core Ultrasound Podcast...
"Ultrasound Without Experts? How AI and Tele-Guidance Are Stepping In (Part 1, with Mike Prats!)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, join host Jailyn Avila and special guest Dr. Michael Prats, an Associate Professor and Director of Ultrasound Research at Ohio...
Thoracic Aortic Emergencies on Ultrasound: Recognizing Aneurysms and Dissections
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, Dr. Jailyn Avila walks you through how to diagnose thoracic aortic aneurysms and thoracic aortic dissection using bedside ultrasound. ...
Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Plane Block for Shoulder Pain | ED Applications with Dr. Gabe Rose
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gabe Rose (@kpsono, co-author of a new study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, to explore...
Game-Changer for Shoulder Pain: The Interfascial Plane Block
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we demonstrate the technique for performing an ultrasound-guided interfascial plane block (IPB)—a simple, effective, and motor-spari...
Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release: A New ED Solution?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition seen in the emergency department, but traditional treatment options often involve long wait times for de...
How Ultrasound Can Transform Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation (Part 2!)
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this series on using ultrasound during cardiac arrest, I dive into advanced strategies to further optimize your resuscitation care: 1️...
Using Ultrasound to Manage Cardiac Arrest: A Practical Guide for Clinicians (Part 1)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ultrasound is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance patient care during cardiac arrest. In part 1 of this lecture, I break down how ultrasou...
Mastering Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks Basics, Part 2!
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Expand your expertise in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks with Part 2 of this comprehensive tutorial series! In this video, we delve into advanced tech...
Mastering Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks Basics, Part 1
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the foundational skills you need to perform ultrasound-guided nerve blocks in this detailed tutorial! In Part 1 of this two-part series, we div...
VExUS Score Made Simple!
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to finally start working VExUS Score tutorials! This week we're starting out with the 5 Min Sono tutorial, and in the next few weeks we...
Essential Thoracic Ultrasound Skills for the FAST Exam
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we dive into the essentials of performing the ultrasound FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma) exam, with a special focus...
Mastering the FAST Exam: Essential Ultrasound Techniques for Trauma Assessment!
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our guide on the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam (the abdominal portion)! In this video, we'll walk you through t...
Diagnose Papilledema in Seconds with POCUS!
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we demonstrate how to use bedside ultrasound to diagnose papilledema (caused by increased ICP) as well as pseudopapilledema (caused by ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) with POCUS + Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction (LVOTO) Explained!
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we dive into the critical role of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in diagnosing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and the associated L...
Mastering Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Blocks: Step-by-Step Guide
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we provide a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on performing ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion blocks. While the indications are very...
Advanced Right Heart Ultrasound for Healthcare Providers
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few months ago, I had a pleasure participating in the Southwestern Ultrasound Regional Fellowship conference (SURF), with a phenomenal group and ama...
5 Minute Sono - Kidney Stones
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this video I'm gonna do a much-needed revamp of the kidney stone (aka ureterolithiasis) 5 Minute Sono video that I first published back in 2015! In...
Butterfly iQ3 Unveiled: Core Ultrasound's Comprehensive Review and Insights, Part 1
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to share with you my unboxing of the new Butterfly iQ3. Watch to see my first impressions! I've had the pleasure of working with many...
5 Minute Sono - Pericardiocentesis
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am so happy to share with you our latest video on how to perform an ultrasound guided pericardiocentesis! This video has gone through a few revision...
5 Minute Sono - IVC
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we have a new version of the 5 Minute Sono video on the sonographic evaluation of the IVC. The IVC is not going to primaril...
From Motion to Meaning: ULA Image Review, Episode 2
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's video, we're showing you our second episode of the new Ultrasound Leadership Academy Image Review: From Motion to Meaning. The Ultras...
Mastering Volume Responsiveness: Dr. Terren Trott on Velocity Time Integral (VTI) Techniques, Part 2
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode I showed you part one of the interview I had with Dr. Terren Trott discussing the velocity time integral and how it can be used to...
Mastering Volume Responsiveness: Dr. Terren Trott on Velocity Time Integral (VTI) Techniques, Part 1
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how much fluid is too much in your critical ill patients? Join us in this enlightening session with Dr. Terren Trott MD, an eme...
Community Ultrasound Pearls with Dr. Michael Macias (from The POCUS Atlas)
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michael Macias and I chat about some barriers and benefits of using ultrasound in community (non or less academic) emergency departme...
Critical Care POCUS perspectives with Terren Trott, Part 2
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this amazing interview, Dr. Trott and I discuss specifics on ultrasound and how it can benefit critical care and emergency medicine physi...
Critical Care POCUS perspectives with Terren Trott MD, Part 1
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to ask an intensive care doc about how they utilize POCUS in their daily practice? What about a critical care doc who is also e...
5 Minute Sono - Sonosite X-Porte Machine Basics
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I walk you through basic machine operation for the Sonosite Xporte, including selecting the appropriate probe/setting, inputting pati...
Ultrasound Insights, Continued: A Conversation with Michael Macias MD, Part 2
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am so happy to share with you all part two of my first interview with Dr. Michael Macias! In this podcast we talk about a single topic: fracture man...
Ultrasound Insights: A Conversation with Michael Macias MD, Part 1
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so happy to finally be able to sit down with Dr. Michael Macias and discuss a few things that I've been meaning to ask him. Mike graduated from an...
From Motion to Meaning: ULA Image Review Episode 1
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Ultrasound Leadership Academy is a non-profit that was founded 10 years ago the the same people who first started the Ultrasound Podcast (Mike Mal...
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Ectopic Pregnancy Identification (5MS)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest video where we explore the crucial role of point-of-care ultrasound in early detection of ectopic pregnancies. 🌐 In just a fe...
Fetal Heart Rate Assessment using POCUS! (5MS)
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest video, where we delve into using point-of-care ultrasound for determining the fetal heart rate using M-mode. 🔍 What's Inside?...
Intrauterine Pregnancy Identification with Point-of-Care Ultrasound (5MS)
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 5 Minute Sono video we are going to discuss the basics on how to identify an intrauterine pregnancy using your bedside ultrasound machine. Fol...
5 Minute Sono - Basic OB/Gyn Scanning Technique
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 5 Minute Sono video we are going to discuss some basic scanning techniques involving OB/Ob Gyn. This is a must watch video for point of care p...
5 Minute Sono - Pyloric Stenosis
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pyloric stenosis is a relatively common condition in infants that can lead to severe vomiting, dehydration, and weight loss. Timely and accurate diagn...
Ankle Effusion - Identification, Aspiration and Injection
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we will guide you through the sonographic evaluation of a suspected ankle effusion using bedside ultrasound. We will also demonstrate h...
Elbow Effusion - Identification, Aspiration and Injection
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Five Minute Sono video, Jailyn discusses how to identify an elbow effusion, and then how to aspirate fluid or inject medications. This is a po...
Wrist Effusion - Identification, Aspiration and Injection
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ultrasound has high accuracy for diagnosing a wrist effusion. As a bonus, it ALSO increases the accuracy of aspirations and injections. Check out the ...
5 Minute Sono - Carpal Tunnel Exam
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects millions of people and may be tricky to definitely diagnose. Bedside ultrasound can be a phenomenal adjunct in the eval...
POCUS Essentials: Decoding Pulsed Wave and Continuous Wave Doppler
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🔍 Unlock the secrets of ultrasound with our concise guide on Pulsed Wave and Continuous Wave Doppler, and how they can revolutionize your medical p...
Color and Power Doppler Made Easy!
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🌈 Unraveling the Magic of Color Doppler 🌈 Welcome to Core Ultrasound! In this 5 Minute Sono educational video, we dive into the fascinating worl...
Coming out as Trans and Extreme Ultrasound Cases, 2023!
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so proud to be living my truth and sharing my story with you all! Join me in this special episode where I share just a little bit of my journey ...
Core Ultrasound Image Review, Episode 20!
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At long last, we are finally revitalizing the image review segment of our channel and website! The purpose of image review sessions is to just go thro...
Ultrasound-Guided Hernia Identification
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 5 Minute Sono video, we'll guide you through the process of using ultrasound imaging to identify and diagnose inguinal and femoral hernias. He...
Diagnosing Testicular Torsion with Bedside Ultrasound, simplified
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Five Minute Sono video, Paul Khalil (with the help of Rob Farrow), walks us through the bedside diagnosis of testicular torsion. This disease ...
Viral Pneumonia – Ditch the CXR and use #POCUS instead
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Five Minute Sono I show you how to diagnose a viral pneumonia using bedside ultrasound. While the most common application these days is probab...
Is the Echo Pulse Check DNR? Examining the Utility of Cardiac Ultrasound During Cardiac Arrest
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiac POCUS can be dramatically useful and life-saving in cardiac arrest. I like to think about it in three different broad categories: Procedural, ...
Lung POCUS scanning basics: Most of What You Need to Know to Get Started with Pulmonary Ultrasound (5 Min Sono)
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this five minute sono video, I'm going to walk you through how to get started scanning the lungs. The most common applications for performing an ul...
Basic Cardiac Ultrasound: Pericardial Tamponade (5 Min Sono)
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 5 Min Sono Video, we show you the basics of how to identify pericardial tamponade using ultrasound. The key is diastolic collapse of one of th...
Basic Cardiac Ultrasound: Pericardial Effusion (5 Min Sono)
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 5 Min Sono Video, we show you the basics of how to specifically identify pericardial effusions using ultrasound. This will just be to help wit...
Find that fracture in seconds (and with no radiation!) AND perform that hematoma block with precision accuracy with POCUS
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this intro video, we demonstrate the use of ultrasound imaging to identify fractures. Ultrasound-guided fracture identification is a minimally inva...
Basic Cardiac Ultrasound: Tips and Tricks for Beginners (5 Min Sono)
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 5 Min Sono Video, we show you the basics of how to perform a basic cardiac ultrasound (and we include pericardial effusions, ejection fraction...
Tackle that swollen joint with ultrasound (and drain it with accuracy)
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joint pain is a fairly common complaint and accurately identifying fluid (or lack thereof) can be difficult and frustrating without POCUS! In this vid...
Streamline Your POCUS-guided Vascular Access with Butterfly and Oculine
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ultrasound is an indispensable adjunct when performing vascular access in the subset of patients that need it. Unfortunately, ergonomics are often n...
5 Minute Sono: Knee aspiration and Injection
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This video is the ultimate guide to ultrasound-guided knee aspiration and injection. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll ...
Soft Tissue Ultrasound 2023 Update!
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
See inside your body like never before with soft tissue ultrasound. This non-invasive diagnostic tool offers a safe and effective way to evaluate sof...
5 Minute Sono: Achilles Tendon Rupture
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Achilles tendon rupturescan be difficult to diagnose via the physical exam. #POCUS has been shown to have a +LR = 74, -LR of 0.05, a sensitivity of 95...
Airway Ultrasound Update 2023
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.coreultrasound.com/Airway ultrasound is something that can be quite complex but at its most basic, it can be used to help determine if you...
Abdominal wall plane blocks with Dr. Kat Vlasica
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've performed the TAP (Transversus Abdominus Plane) block a few times, but as an EM doc, I sometimes have a hard time finding a good application for ...
IVC ultrasound and Volume Responsiveness with Rory Spiegel
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler: Dr. Spiegel uses IVC ultrasound in every one of his sick patients. Another spoiler: Volume responsiveness might not be all that important. ...
My Top 4 Favorite Blocks
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I get to share with you an online lecture I gave for "EM-Sono Mastery 2021" in March (Thanks, Dr. Marco Garrone!). In this lecture I share...
Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast, Jacob talks about all things cardiac arrest ultrasound. He tackles 3 different topics starting with ID'ing reversible causes. N...
Ultrasound Guided Leg Blocks
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this video I share with you a summary of the 3 main leg blocks from a lecture I gave at WINFOCUS this year. While I don't cover suprainguinal fasci...
Top 5 Ultrasound Tips!
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share with you my TOP TIPS for bedside ultrasound (Technically it's 15 tips, but who's counting?) I originally gave this during the ...
Extreme Ultrasound Cases!
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this ultrasound podcast, I will be discussing a few of my favorite cases. This was initially recorded for the SEMPA virtual conference last week, a...
New Technology in Ultrasound Education (Courtesy of Ben Smith)
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I feature a Grand Rounds talk that my bestie Ben Smith gave at the University of Vermont (via Peter Weimersheimer). In this t...
The RUSH exam explained
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of giving a virtual lecture for the Utah College of Emergency Physicians meeting, and I recorded it for your viewing plea...
Pecs 1&2 and Serratus Blocks from their creator: Rafael Blanco, MD (with Michael Prats)
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a special guest host, Michael Prats, from the Ultrasound GEL podcast. In this episode, Mike speaks with Dr. Rafael Blanco about the ...
Is Tamponade a Clinical Diagnosis?
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I demonstrate a case of early tamponade in which only right atrial diastolic collapse is visualized (rather than the oft-quoted right...
Cardiac Ultrasound with Claire Heslop, MD (From ULA)
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Ultrasound Leadership Academy is an online ultrasound fellowship that is designed to help clinicians learn bedside ultrasound if they hadn't gotte...
Soft Tissue Ultrasound
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I recently realized that I don't really have that much soft tissue content on the website or podcast and decided I needed to do something about that. ...
Bedside Ultrasound Teaching in the Era of COVID with Resa Lewiss, MD
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I shared with you a conversation I had with Dr. Resa Lewiss on the importance of mentoring. (In case you missed it, Dr. Lewiss is an amazing...
How to Elevate your Online AV Presentation (Courtesy of EM Stud Podcast)
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we feature a cross-post from the EM Stud podcast where they interview our very own Ben Smith, MD on how to make your computer's webcam...
Ultrasound-Facilitated Pain MGMT in the ED
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Patients with acute pain can be challenging to manage in the ED. This week, I speak with two pain control experts: Dr. Alexis LaPietra and Dr. Katheri...
Sonographic Assessment of the VAD patient with Tricia Smith, MD
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I am thrilled to have a VAD (ventricular assist device) expert, Dr. Tricia Smith, MD (@triciasmithmd), speak to us about the ...
POCUS in PE (In 10 minutes!)
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I share with you a virtual lecture I gave for EMRA during Virtual ACEP 2020. In this talk, I run through (very quickly!) h...
The Full Hand Block
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a repost from a 5 Minute Sono episode back in 2017. In this case, I discuss performing a full hand block (blocking the ulnar, radi...
The PENG block with Highland EM
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The PENG block stands for PEricapsular Nerve Group block and looks to be a phenomenal block for hip and femoral neck fractures. Hear all about it in...
Medical Education with Anand Swaminathan
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anand Swaminathan (of EM:RAP and RebelEM fame) and I talk about medical education for the...more mature clinician. Check it out! Virtual C...
Vave Wireless Transducer with Renee Dverdal and Amin Nikoozadeh
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, I sit down with Renee Dversdal and Amin Nikoozadeh, the CMO and CEO, respectively, of Vave Health. They have produced a new ...
COVID-19 Ultrasound Case with Rob Farrow, Graham Bailey and Arun Nagdev
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I share a pretty spectacular case where Dr. Rob Farrow et al present a patient in whom bedside ultrasound helped appropriately disposition t...
Bedside Scanning Tips with Claire Heslop, MD
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I get the pleasure of sitting down (virtually) with Dr. Claire Heslop, a phenomenal educator and Emergency Physician in Toronto, Canada. We...
POCUS and Tamponade with Scott Weingart
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A few months ago I had a wonderful conversation with Scott Weingart regarding the RUSH exam (which he invented) and the sonographic diagnosis of cardi...
Resident POCUS Education with Zack Risler
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast Jacob speaks with Zack Risler, who is the Director of Ultrasound Education for the residents at Thomas Jefferson in Philadelphia...
Top Five Bedside Ultrasound Tips!
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we keep our basics series up and running! A few months ago I had the privilege of speaking at the Tennessee American College of Emergency Ph...
Bedside Ultrasound Education with Kat Ogle, MD.
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I share with you a conversation that Dr. Kat Ogle and I had on medical education with emphasis on bedside ultrasound teaching. We recorded...
Tamponade Case Part 2 (With Joel Wolkowicz, MD)
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago Lindsay Reardon and Peter Weimersheimer talked to us about a case in which Lindsay uncovered an initially unsuspected tamponade (Click...
Bedside Diagnosis of Tamponade Case Part 1
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Drs. Lindsay Reardon and Peter Weimersheimer talk to us about a case of shortness of breath they had in their community shop that ended up ...
Congenital Heart Abnormalities and POCUS with Russ Horowitz
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatric patients with suspicion of congenital heart abnormalities can be very intimidating! In this week's podcast Jacob speaks with one of our pedi...
COVID, Thrombosis and POCUS
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It appears that there is a higher incidence of thrombotic events in COVID-19 patients, including upper and lower extremity DVT, MI, CVA and heart atta...
Pediatric Pneumonia Pearls with Russ Horowitz
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back in January 2020, I was in Vermont with Russ Horowitz. We had both been lecturing at Stowe EM and we got to talking about pediatric pneumonia. Rus...
Hip Ultrasound with Zach Risler
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's be honest: Musculoskeletal ultrasound is unlikely to save a patient's life. However, it can dramatically change your patients disposition and ...