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Stable Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy

Stable Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy

by Caitlin Hutchings | Nov 21, 2024 | Featured, OBGYN, Recently Featured

A common Emergency Department (ED) presentation, vaginal bleeding in pregnancy affects approximately 30% of pregnancies in the 1st trimester and 1-2% in the 2nd trimester. About half of these result in pregnancy loss. Here we will use cases to highlight an ED approach...
PoCUS Pearl – Measuring Fetal Heart Rate

PoCUS Pearl – Measuring Fetal Heart Rate

by James Gilbertson, Rajiv Thavanathan | Oct 10, 2024 | Commentary, OBGYN, Radiology, Ultrasound

We often talk about PoCUS for first-trimester bleeding. Is there an IUP? NDIUP? IDK? Yet one of the most common questions patients ask is; “Can you see the heartbeat?” While measuring fetal heart rate is not always our top priority, I’m here to convince you of the...
Experiential learning with a TWIST: Ovarian Torsion

Experiential learning with a TWIST: Ovarian Torsion

by Danielle Penney | Oct 12, 2023 | Featured, Most Viewed, OBGYN, Surgery, Ultrasound

I was in the OR for the first day of my anesthesia rotation when suddenly the pain hit me. It was in my left flank, radiating to my back — so much pain I could hardly think. A flurry of tests later, my ultrasound showed good doppler flow, and my lab work was pristine....
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