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8 Simple Activities That Support Children’s Speech and Primitive Reflex Development

Jul 14, 2026 by admin in Uncategorized Comments Off on 8 Simple Activities That Support Children’s Speech and Primitive Reflex Development

Every child develops at their own pace, but some may experience challenges with speech, attention, coordination, emotional regulation, or motor skills. While these concerns can have many causes, two areas…

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POCUS for Pediatrics

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on POCUS for Pediatrics

Abstract Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has transformed pediatric acute care by enabling rapid, bedside assessment that enhances diagnostic precision and procedural safety across perioperative, emergency, and critical care settings. Core pediatric…

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Cardiovascular point-of-care ultrasound: A comprehensive guide to bedside echocardiography

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Cardiovascular point-of-care ultrasound: A comprehensive guide to bedside echocardiography

Abstract Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has greatly transformed bedside patient care by enabling clinicians to conduct rapid, non-invasive evaluations of cardiac structure and function. This review presents a systematic approach to…

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Venous excess ultrasound score (VExUS)

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Venous excess ultrasound score (VExUS)

1 Introduction Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is emerging and being established as a core clinical bedside skill across all medical specialties and subspecialties worldwide. It helps clinicians to evaluate…

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PoCUS in the pregnant patient

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on PoCUS in the pregnant patient

Abstract Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is an essential diagnostic tool increasingly adopted by obstetric anaesthesiologists to complement the physical examination and rapidly assess and manage pregnant patients in a variety of…

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Airway POCUS. Perspectives on clinical usefulness in scanning the airway

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Airway POCUS. Perspectives on clinical usefulness in scanning the airway

Abstract Airway point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has the potential to make airway assessment and planning more accurate and complete. Studies have examined feasibility and usefulness of POCUS to predict and facilitate…

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Point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) in low- and middle-income countries

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Point of care ultrasound (PoCUS) in low- and middle-income countries

Abstract Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) is a portable, affordable, and versatile diagnostic and procedural tool that enhances bedside decision-making. Its simplicity and safety make it especially valuable in low- and middle-income…

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Point of care ultrasound: lung and diaphragm

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Point of care ultrasound: lung and diaphragm

Abstract Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) of the lung and diaphragm has moved from an area of interest to a significant component of perioperative and critical care practice. Lung PoCUS can rapidly…

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Resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography

Abstract Background Resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography (rTEE) has emerged as a transformative point-of-care imaging modality that integrates diagnostic and procedural guidance into real-time resuscitation. Unlike transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), rTEE provides continuous,…

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Point-of-care gastric ultrasound: Redefining aspiration risk assessment in anesthesia

Jul 12, 2026 by drzezo in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Point-of-care gastric ultrasound: Redefining aspiration risk assessment in anesthesia

Abstract Point-of-care gastric ultrasound is a key tool to assess perioperative aspiration risk especially in patients with risk factors (uncertain fasting, diabetes, pregnancy, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use) and those…

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