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Learn to perform point-of-care gastric ultrasound examinations in this 17-minute medical lecture by Dr. Mirrakhimov from the University of Kentucky. Master the fundamental techniques for bedside gastric ultrasound assessment, including proper probe positioning, image acquisition, and interpretation of gastric contents and volume. Explore the clinical applications of gastric ultrasound in perioperative settings, emergency medicine, and critical care environments. Understand how to differentiate between empty and full stomach states, identify gastric contents, and assess aspiration risk in patients. Discover the advantages of ultrasound-guided gastric evaluation over traditional clinical assessment methods and learn when this imaging modality is most beneficial in clinical practice. Gain practical skills for integrating gastric ultrasound into point-of-care diagnostic workflows to enhance patient safety and clinical decision-making.
