US for Extremity and Soft Tissue Infections

Audience: Residents and Ultrasonographers
Learning Objectives:
Recognize and describe ultrasound findings of soft tissue infection in the extremities
Discuss the overlapping US findings for infectious and non-infectious etiologies
Describe the terminology to be used when reporting ultrasound findings
Summary:
Clinical context is key
Elicit history from patient if possible
Avoid the use of “no drainable collection”
Intervention should not be decided based on ultrasound
Recognize the importance of laminar fluid between tissue layers

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thank you so much, will keep the laminar flow in mind

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Glad it was helpful!