SDMS CME Credit – Ultrasonographic Effectiveness in Hypotensive Patients

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Authors: İsa Günaydın, MD, Zeynep Kekeç, MD, and Mehmet Oğuzhan Ay, MD

Category: Vascular Technology [VT]

Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit

Objectives: After studying the article, you should be able to:

• Define the types of shock based on bedside ultrasound findings.

• Describe the Rapid Ultrasound for Shock and Hypotension (RUSH) protocol steps and their role in assessing hypotensive patients in the emergency department (ED).

• Explain the role of bedside ultrasound in improving diagnosis and management outcomes for hypotensive patients.

1. The Rapid Ultrasound for Shock and Hypotension (RUSH) protocol comprises which of the following three steps?

2. B. Heart, Circulation, Pressure

3. C. Flow, Pressure, Volume

4. D. Circulation, Heart, Arteries

Patients diagnosed with cardiac tamponade were classified as having:

A. Hypovolemic shock

B. Obstructive shock

C. Distributive shock

D. Cardiogenic shock

Which type of shock is associated with a low inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter?

A. Cardiogenic

B. Obstructive

C. Hypovolemic

D. Distributive

According to Table 3, what percentage of patients presented with pericardial effusion?

A. 7%

B. 11%

C. 22%

D. 56%

Which RUSH step assesses blood volume status?

A. Pump

B. Tank

C. Pipes

D. Flow

What is a vital factor for the successful diagnosis and treatment of shock patients in the emergency department (ED)?

A. Severity

B. Time

C. BMI

D. Obesity

According to the article, the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) protocol could not be performed in one patient with obesity due to:

A. Intense gas

B. Diabetes

C. Altered mental status

D. Trauma