Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an incredibly helpful tool that many PAs utilize to help guide the management of acutely ill or injured patients.

Take a listen to hear two ultrasound evangelists, Thomas Pahl, PA-C and Peter Lindbloom, PA-C, share about the benefits of POCUS for both patients and PAs as well as examples of how POCUS has been helpful in their practices.

You will also learn about The Minnesota Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Project, which offers free ultrasound training to eligible providers through a grant offered by The Helmsley Charitable Trust. This allows Minnesota PAs to be trained in POCUS for free to better care for their patients. You can learn more information or register online here: portal.hqmeded.com

Guest: Thomas Pahl, PA-C, CAQ-EM

Tom is an Emergency Medicine PA in the Glacial Ridge Health System. He is a skilled clinician with expertise in point-of-care ultrasound, resuscitation, and various emergency procedures. Tom is Co-Clinical Director of the Helmsley Project, a published author in ultrasound texts, teaches ultrasound courses, and is the vice-chair of the MN State Trauma Advisory Council. He is an active educator in local PA programs, and he precepts many students in their clinical rotations.

Guest: Peter Lindbloom, MPAS, PA-C, RDMS, FCCM

Peter is a graduate of the inaugural physician assistant class at Augsburg College and has been in practice for the past 26 years. He has experience in family medicine, emergency medicine, administration and currently practices at North Memorial Health—Robbinsdale Hospital in trauma and surgical critical care. He has been using POCUS in his practice for over 18 years.

Host: Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C
Katarina is a telepsychiatry PA with Minnesota Clinic for Health and Wellness. She is a Director-At-Large for MAPA and serves on the Social Media and Marketing Committee.