Emergency Ultrasound History Podcast

Ep 2. Dr. Diku Mandavia Part 2: Political Strategy, Technology and the rise of Sonosite

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:51:22 GMT

In Part 2 with Dr. Diku Mandavia, we learn more about the key political strategies that were used to clear the way for emergency ultrasound, including using the AMA House of Delegates to recognize that ultrasound was more than just one specialty. He also shares his insight into why technological innovation was pivotal to the growth of emergency ultrasound and why Sonosite was vital to accelerating the growth of emergency ultrasound.

Finally, Dr. Mandavia shares his insights into why emergency physicians are primed to be innovators and how the emergence of point of care ultrasound is a manifestation of that truth.

Ep 4. The story of the ACEP 2001 Emergency Guidelines. From their creation, to their rejection by the SAEM BOD and finally to their passage by the ACEP BOD.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:09:15 GMT

Looking back, it's surprising that a small group of dedicated emergency physicians were able to overcome immense political pressure to actually enable emergency physicians to perform ultrasound on a broad scale. The use of ultrasound by emergency physicians was attacked from both within the specialty and from large external forces. This is the story of how emergency ultrasound first started and how these early POCUS pioneers overcame immense obstacles that eventually led to ACEP approving the "Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines" in 2001. These guidelines became the sentinel document that paved the way for hospital's credentialing committees across the United States to approve emergency physician use of ultrasound for clinical care.

This presentation was given at the 2026 ACEP Emergency Ultrasound Section's annual meeting. To watch the slides with the narration, go to www.EmergencyUltrasoundHistory.com.

Ep. 3. Early POCUS history and setting the stage for the 2001 ACEP Guidelines with Vivek Tayal

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:09:54 GMT

In this episode, Dr Vivek Tayal, the lead editor and author of the 2001 ACEP Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines, sits down with me to share the story of how he got involved with emergency ultrasound. He also shares the story of the 2001 ACEP Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines and the pivotal milestones that occurred that made the 2001 ACEP Emergency Ultrasound Guidelines possible. This is an amazing story! Filled with political intrigue and tremendous battles. Enjoy!

Ep 1. Early POCUS history in LA County with Dr Diku Mandavia

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:49:49 GMT

Dr. Diku Mandavia completed his emergency medicine residency at LA County Hospital in the early 1990s. As one of the early pioneers of emergency ultrasound, he shares with us what it was like to practice in the early 90s in Los Angeles and why emergency physician performed ultrasound was a game changer. He recounts the early political battles in emergency ultrasound and the key victories that he helped win. As the first CMO of SonoSite, he provides insight into why physician involvement is so important with guiding the development of new technologies. This is an amazing interview with Dr Mandavia. Don't miss it!