Message from Dr. Michael BlaivasHello everyone,As you are making educational plans for the summer don't forget about this great ultrasound education opportunity. This is a first of a kind emergency and critical care ultrasound course, co-sponsored by ACEP and AIUM. The course features world renown faculty, many in the ACEP US Section leadership. Faculty include emergency medicine and critical care experts.  The course will be held in Las Vegas on August 3-5th and will include didactics, hands…See More

FYI: The Ultrasound First lecture on appendicitis was recorded at the AIUM and will be available for viewing later (unsure if for purchase or free for members at this time).  AIUM Launches Ultrasound First LAUREL, MD - The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) announces the launch of Ultrasound First, an initiative designed to call attention to the safe, effective, and affordable advantages of ultrasound as an alternative to other imaging modalities that are more costly and/or…See More

The Community of Practice meeting will be on Satuday March 31, 2012 from 1615 to 1715 in the Grand Sonoran Rooms C-D. See you there, and if you are using Twitter don't forget the #AIUM12 hashtag.See More

AIUM 2012 is fast approaching.  Below is a list of the EM and Critical Care focused educational sessions. Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound• Abdominal Doppler Ultrasound:  FRI• Complications of Vascular Interventions:  SAT• Designing and Implementing Point-of-Care Ultrasound Research From Basic to Advanced: What Areas Are Key to Study?:  SUN• Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound Practice in the World : SAT• Emergency Department Presentations of Acute Scrotal and Pelvic Pain :   FRI•…See More

JUM has undergone an upgrade online.  If you need to find the annual meeting conference proceedings (eg. abstracts)they are on the AIUM website under Publications rather then on the JUM site as a supplement.   Upgraded Online Version of the …See More

AIUM Officially Recognizes ACEP Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines Laurel, MD – In keeping with the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine's (AIUM) overarching mission of advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through education, research and development of guidelines, the AIUM recognizes the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Policy Statement Emergency Ultrasound…See More

Grant Opportunity: Addressing Competency in Point-of-Care Ultrasound ApplicationsNovember 17, 2011The AIUM’s Endowment for Education and Research (EER) is issuing a request for applications (RFA) for studies to assess competency for point-of-care applications of ultrasound. Proposals should address 1 or more applications of point-of-care ultrasound, defined as ultrasound imaging for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes performed on the patient…See More

http://jco.ascopubs.org/content/29/19/2683.abstract They noted that oncology patients visited the Emergency Department frequently, which we alread knew anecdotely.  However, the thing to keep in mind was that the most common were, "pain, respiratory distress, and GI issues".  All of which point of care ultrasound can play a role in establishing the diagnosis or reducing the time frame to the diagnosis.  It can also assist in the…See More

You can now start to submit abstracts for the 2012 online.  The deadline is September 28, 2011 Abstract SubmissionsAll abstracts regarding original research will be considered for oral presentations and scientific e-posters. Abstracts previously presented at other meetings may be submitted!    Abstract presenters will receive the following:Exposure to all of the latest research, new developments, and future      innovations in medical ultrasound.The chance to present their findings to a diverse…See More

You may not be able to rapidly get in and write test questions for ABIM or ABEM but here is a way to help your colleagues and improve your CV.    Supplementary JUM CME Test Editors Needed   Another Way to Get Involved! Each month, 2 or 3 articles…See More

This community consists of professionals that perform sonography of the brain, cerebral circulation, the spine, and all peripheral nerves and muscles. Neursonology is applied to pathology at all life stages, from prenatal care to children and adults.

As was brought up at the recent AIUM Community of Practice meeting for Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Medicine we have the Community of Practice site. This functions like a discussion board and anyone can start a discussion topic that will allow feedback.  In contrast to a list serv the thread will be left up for others to review and read rather then trying to find a email string from months ago. You can change the settings in order to be emailed when there is a new discussion in the…See More