POCUSPedia
Authoritative definitions of ultrasound protocols, anatomical landmarks, pathology findings, and technical terminology for point-of-care practice across medical specialties.
Gain
Gain in general imaging ultrasound refers to the amplification of returning echoes. It directly controls the brightness of the overall
Gallbladder wall thickening
Gallbladder wall thickening, in abdominal ultrasound, indicates an abnormal increase in the thickness of the gallbladder wall, a key diagnostic
Gallstones
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder, a small organ beneath the liver. In
Gastric content assessment
Gastric content assessment in critical care ultrasound is a vital technique to evaluate the stomach's contents and volume, crucial for
Gastric outlet obstruction
Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a common abdominal condition where the normal emptying of stomach contents is prevented due to
Gastric tube confirmation
Gastric tube confirmation in critical care ensures accurate placement of nasogastric or orogastric tubes, vital for patient safety and effective
Genitofemoral nerve
The genitofemoral nerve, a key component in "nerve ultrasound," is a mixed nerve originating from the lumbar plexus (L1-L2). It
Gestational sac
In OBGYN, the gestational sac is the first sonographic sign of an intrauterine pregnancy, appearing as a small, fluid-filled structure
Ghosting artifact
A ghosting artifact in medical ultrasound appears as a duplicated, weaker image of a real structure, shifted along the ultrasound
Global health ultrasound
Global health ultrasound focuses on integrating point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) into healthcare systems in low-resource settings. This involves developing sustainable education
Global hypokinesis
Global hypokinesis, in cardiac ultrasound, refers to a generalized reduction in the heart's pumping function, specifically the left ventricle. This