Publications by authors named "Proma Mazumder"
Introduction: High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) occurs as a result of rapid ascent to altitude faster than the acclimatization processes of the body. Symptoms can begin at an elevation of 2,500 meters above sea level. Our objective in this study was to determine the prevalence and trend of developing B-lines at 2,745 meters above sea level among healthy visitors over four consecutive days.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Over the past few years, both the scope and utility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) have tremendously expanded in the clinical setting. Despite this growth, few studies have evaluated the compliance, documentation, and billing of POCUS in the emergency department (ED). The objective of this study was to evaluate the compliance of billing and documentation of POCUS and determine if a single, individualized e-mail feedback can help improve billing and documentation.
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- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is proving to be an effective tool for diagnosing various conditions, including distinguishing between porcelain gallbladder (PGB) and wall-echo-shadow (WES) sign.
- A 75-year-old woman with elevated liver function tests underwent POCUS, which showed common bile duct dilation and signs of gallbladder issues, leading to heightened suspicion for PGB.
- Diagnosis was later confirmed by a CT scan, prompting urgent treatment due to the risk of gallbladder cancer, highlighting the importance of early detection using POCUS.
A Case Report on Distinguishing Emphysematous Pyelitis and Pyelonephritis on Point-of-care Ultrasound.
Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med
February 2021
Introduction: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the emergency department (ED) is being performed with increasing frequency. The objective of this study was to demonstrate how utilization of POCUS can help the emergency physician recognize emphysematous pyelitis (EP) and emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN).
Case Report: A 60-year-old female presented to the ED with normal vital signs and intermittent left-sided flank pain that radiated to her groin.