POCUSPedia
Authoritative definitions of ultrasound protocols, anatomical landmarks, pathology findings, and technical terminology for point-of-care practice across medical specialties.
SAM of mitral valve
SAM of the mitral valve, or Systolic Anterior Motion, is a critical echocardiographic finding in cardiac ultrasound where the mitral
Saphenous nerve
The saphenous nerve is a sensory nerve, originating from the femoral nerve, that provides innervation to the skin on the
Scattering
In physics, scattering describes the redirection of waves, like sound or light, as they encounter obstacles or inhomogeneities within a
Sciatic nerve
The sciatic nerve, the body's longest and widest single nerve, originates in the lower back and extends down each leg.
Sciatic nerve block
A sciatic nerve block is a common regional anesthesia technique used in procedural medicine to provide pain relief for surgeries
Scope of practice
In medical and ultrasound education, "scope of practice" precisely delineates the services and procedures a qualified professional is legally and
Seashore sign
The "seashore sign" is a crucial finding in lung ultrasound, appearing in M-mode as a distinct pattern. It represents normal
Sector width
Sector width in general imaging refers to the angular spread of the ultrasound beam emitted by a curvilinear or phased
Sepsis monitoring
Sepsis monitoring in critical care involves continuous assessment of vital signs, lab parameters, and organ function to detect and manage
Septal flattening (D-sign)
Septal flattening, often referred to as the "D-sign" in cardiac ultrasound, is a crucial indicator of right ventricular pressure overload.
Septic arthritis
Septic arthritis in pediatrics is a serious bacterial infection within a joint, primarily affecting children. This urgent medical condition often
SHoC protocol
The SHoC (Sonographic Assessment of the Heart in Shock) protocol is a rapid, point-of-care ultrasound examination used in critical care