POCUSPedia
Authoritative definitions of ultrasound protocols, anatomical landmarks, pathology findings, and technical terminology for point-of-care practice across medical specialties.
Radial nerve
The radial nerve, a significant component within the broader "Nerve" category, is crucial for motor and sensory functions in the
Range ambiguity
In medical ultrasound, range ambiguity is an artifact occurring when echoes from deep structures arrive after the next pulse has
Recruitment maneuver
In critical care, a recruitment maneuver is a transient increase in airway pressure designed to open collapsed alveoli in the
Reflection
In physics, reflection is the phenomenon where a wave, such as an ultrasound wave, bounces off a boundary between two
Refraction
In physics, refraction is the bending of a wave as it passes from one medium to another, caused by a
Refraction shadow
In medical ultrasound, a refraction shadow is an artifact caused by the bending of the ultrasound beam as it passes
Regional anesthesia
Regional anesthesia, a cornerstone of procedural ultrasound, involves the targeted injection of anesthetic agents near specific nerves or nerve bundles
Regional wall motion abnormalities
Regional wall motion abnormalities (RWMA) in cardiac ultrasound refer to localized impairments in the contraction and relaxation of the heart
Reimbursement
Reimbursement in healthcare education and administration refers to the process by which individuals or organizations receive payment for expenses incurred.
Remote supervision
Remote supervision in medical and ultrasound education involves overseeing trainees or professionals from a distance, utilizing telecommunication technologies. This approach
Renal artery stenosis
Renal artery stenosis is a narrowing of one or both renal arteries, commonly caused by atherosclerosis or fibromuscular dysplasia. This