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Ultrasound Podcast

Ultrasound Podcast

Jailyn Avila 100 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

Ultrasound Podcast is a medical education show focused on cutting-edge bedside ultrasound and fresh takes on foundational ultrasound topics. It is presented as the original Ultrasound podcast and is aimed at clinicians who want practical, current information for point-of-care ultrasound. The show also directs listeners toward a year-long virtual ultrasound fellowship, free website content, courses, and a question bank. Its language and feed indicate a U.S. audience.

Episodes

The Other Side of the Heart - The Neglected Ventrcle
The Other Side of the Heart - The Neglected Ventrcle Jun 29, 2026 21:38 In this episode, we discuss a video published on our YouTube channel on right heart ultrasound.    We discuss advanced methods to differentiate acute versus chronic right heart enlargement, with emphasis on pulmonary embolism evaluation and risk stratification. They cover when right heart findings are most useful, including known PE and peri-arrest patients too unstable for CT.  They review key vi
Arthrocentesis in the Emergency Department
Arthrocentesis in the Emergency Department Jun 16, 2026 25:35 In this episode, Ben and Jailyn discuss how they approach arthrotencesis in ED patients.  Watch the Youtube channel for a full run through for how to perform taps on the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and ankle.  🌐 Connect with Us 🌐 If you want more education goodness, check out the links below! Check out our courses here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com Check out our question bank here: ht
How to Save a Life with POCUS (with Dr. Sophia Fornbacher, MD)
How to Save a Life with POCUS (with Dr. Sophia Fornbacher, MD) Jun 2, 2026 16:05 In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Dr. Sophia Fornbacher, ultrasound faculty and assistant professor at Riverside Community Hospital. Recently completing her ultrasound fellowship, Dr. Fornbacher shares her experiences and expertise on two remarkable cases where ultrasound made a critical difference. Spoiler alerts: Cardiac tamponade due to thoracic aortic dissections can trick you (w
The RUSH Exam - Undifferentiated Shock POCUS
The RUSH Exam - Undifferentiated Shock POCUS May 27, 2026 17:58 When a patient rolls in hypotensive and tachycardic and you don't know why, the RUSH exam may be the most important tool in your hands. RUSH, Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension, is a rapid, systematic bedside ultrasound protocol designed for exactly that moment. The HIMAP mnemonic breaks it down: (H)eart: The highest-yield component. Look for pericardial effusion/tamponade, right heart stra
Pericardial Effusion and When to Worry about Tamponade
Pericardial Effusion and When to Worry about Tamponade May 19, 2026 16:35 Jailyn Avila and Ben Smith discuss a recent Core Ultrasound YouTube lecture on diagnosing pericardial effusions and cardiac tamponade with point-of-care ultrasound, emphasizing its importance in emergency medicine and cardiac arrest. The Reason trial (PMID: 27693280; Romolo Gasparin et al) demonstrates improved survival to ROSC when pericardial effusion is identified with ultrasound—a finding that
Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis
Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis May 14, 2026 11:21 Jailyn and Ben kick off a new podcast format where they discuss the full-length lectures published on the Core Ultrasound YouTube channel — adding commentary, clinical pearls, and behind-the-scenes discussion that doesn't make it into the edited videos. Why this new podcast format? The YouTube videos are kept concise, but a lot of valuable clinical discussion gets left on the cutting room floor. T
Measuring Cardiac Output Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Measuring Cardiac Output Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound Jan 26, 2026 06:44 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 stroke volume and the patients heart rate. Learn how to capture VTI images with an A5C view and PW Doppler, calculate heart rate from the E-wave peaks, and combine stroke volume to determine cardiac output. Ideal VTI measurements and best practices for ac
Appendicitis Diagnosis with Ultrasound
Appendicitis Diagnosis with Ultrasound Jan 14, 2026 08:22 In this video, Jailyn explores the techniques and tips for diagnosing appendicitis using ultrasound. Learn about the preferred probes, patient preparation, and step-by-step guidance on locating the appendix. She covers common landmarks, such as the iliac artery, and important diagnostic criteria, including measurements and signs of inflammation. Real case examples demonstrate normal and abnormal f
How to Place Arterial Catheters Using POCUS
How to Place Arterial Catheters Using POCUS Jan 5, 2026 06:50 oin Jailyn Avila as she provides a comprehensive guide on placing a radial arterial line using ultrasound guidance. This five-minute(ish) tutorial covers the necessary equipment, including the linear transducer and radial artery catheterization set, as well as the sterilization protocols required for the procedure. Jailyn walks through each step of needle insertion, sequential needle tip tracking,
Aortic Stenosis: Identification and Quantification Made Simple
Aortic Stenosis: Identification and Quantification Made Simple Dec 1, 2025 13:52 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 know how to identify and quantify aortic stenosis, understand its severity, and recognize why it's considered the deadliest valvular disease. Discover techniques ranging from basic visual inspections to advanced methods like the continuity equation, a
Exploring the Lip Liner Sign: Avoiding False Positives in FAST Examinations
Exploring the Lip Liner Sign: Avoiding False Positives in FAST Examinations Nov 18, 2025 18:24 Exploring the Lip Liner Sign: Avoiding False Positives in FAST Examinations with Dr. Sophia Fornbacher In this episode, host Jailyn Avila sits down with Dr. Sophia Fornbacher, a fellowship-trained emergency medicine physician, to discuss the intricacies of the lip liner sign—a recently published artifact that can lead to false positives in FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) exami
Sonosnips (ICU POCUS) Episode 2! (US in Normotensive PE)
Sonosnips (ICU POCUS) Episode 2! (US in Normotensive PE) Nov 11, 2025 13:34 In this episode of the Core Ultrasound Podcast, Dr. Jailyn Avila and Dr. Terren Trott discuss the prognostic value of echocardiography in normotensive patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PMID: 24412192). We analyze a 2014 study published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, which involved 411 patients who were initially normotensive. The study found that parameters like TAPSE less

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