Inter-rater Reliability of Ultrasonographic Measurements of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Performed by Emergency Nurses.

Introduction: We aimed to determine the inter-rater reliability of ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath diameter measurements performed by emergency nurses.

Methods: Point-of-care ultrasound of the optic nerve sheath diameter measurements were performed in B-mode using a 10 MHz linear probe. The emergency nurses had no previous experience in ultrasonography.

Ultrasound-Guided Radial Artery Puncture by Nurses in Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Introduction: Radial artery puncture has been performed by palpation as a standard method in many emergency departments and intensive care units. Nurses play an important role in the care of patients in various settings. Ultrasonography can be performed and interpreted not only by physicians but also by nurses.

Comparison of tricuspid and mitral annular plane systolic excursion in determination of acute blood loss in healthy volunteers.

Ultrasound is used more and more in determining acute blood loss. This study is to compare tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) and mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) measurement to determine volume loss pre and post blood donation in healthy volunteers. The systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressures and pulses of the donors were measured in the standing and supine position by the attending physician, then, inferior vena cava (IVC), TAPSE and MAPSE measurements were made pre and post blood donation.

The role of mitral annular plane systolic excursion in prediction of acute blood loss in healthy voluntary blood donors.

Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the diameter of the inferior vena cava with mitral annular plane systolic excursion measurement in order to determine the volume loss before and after blood donation in healthy volunteers.

Material And Methods: The study was a single-center, prospective, cross-sectional study which included 46 healthy blood donors donating in a tertiary care hospital's blood bank. The inclusion criteria for the study were: volunteers aged 18-65 years, over 50 kg in weight, who met blood donation criteria, with hemoglobin values of >13.

Verification of Endotracheal Tube Position by Emergency Nurses Using Ultrasound: A Repeated Measures Cadaver Study.

Introduction: Endotracheal intubation is a lifesaving procedure frequently performed in emergency departments. It is associated with some potential risks. Rapid and reliable confirmation of endotracheal tube placement during intubation is critical.