Maryum Mehboobalmost 2 years ago
Point of Care Ultrasound of the Gallbladder - AMBOSS Video
POCUS of the gallbladder and biliary tract is typically performed to evaluate for biliary tract inflammation or obstruction (e.g., in a patient with RUQ pain associated with jaundice or altered liver chemistries, unexplained ascites, or fever). Ultrasound is a sensitive and specific modality for evaluating cholelithiasis and acute cholecystitis. This tutorial provides an overview of how to perform an ultrasound of the gallbladder. Table of Contents: 00:00 - Intro 00:09 - Anatomy of the gallbladder 00:27 - Indications 00:37 - Preparation 01:30 - Long-axis view 02:39 - Short-axis view 03:14 - Normal findings 03:35 - Abnormal findings
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