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TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
Dissection on POCUS ... EKG: afib, twi I ... rwp with 1-2mm ste ... Dissection #Aorta #POCUS ... Clinical #Ultrasound #PLAX
Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Dissection on POCUS ... (PLAX view) ... Non-ischemic EKG ... Echocardiogram #PLAX ... Clinical #Ultrasound #POCUS
Stroke Volume & Cardiac Output Measurement on POCUS
Accurately measure LVOT diameter:
1. Obtain PLAX 
2. Zoom to
Measurement on POCUS ... Obtain PLAX 2. ... CO = HR x LVOT VTI ... ) 2 SV = LVOT VTI ... #Measurement #POCUS
LAD Coronary Artery Dissection on POCUS

Severe CP x 1 hour, Ant/Sept STEMI on EKG.  ED
Dissection on POCUS ... /Sept STEMI on EKG ... Artery #Dissection #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #PSAX
Scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei) - CDC 2021 Treatment Guidelines
Recommended Regimen:
 • permethrin 5% cream applied to all
scabiei) - CDC 2021 ... ivermectin 200 μg/kg ... Guidelines #Management #STI
Echocardiogram Windows - Nomenclature
Each view is described using three (3) components
1) Transducer Position or "Window"
Imaging Plane, e.g ... ., LAX, SAX, or4C ... Structures Visualized, e.g ... #Nomenclature #POCUS
Inferior Regional Wall Motion Abnormalities on POCUS Echocardiogram

Older male with chest pain, diaphoresis. ECG with concerning
Abnormalities on POCUS ... ECG with concerning ... #Abnormality #POCUS ... clinical #cardiology #PSAX
Gonococcal Infections (Gonorrhea) - CDC 2021 Treatment Guidelines
Recommended Regimen:
 • Uncomplicated infections of the cervix, urethra,
Gonorrhea) - CDC 2021 ... adolescents <150 kg ... adolescents <150 kg ... : children >45 kg ... Guidelines #Management #STI
Chlamydial Infections - CDC 2021 Treatment Guidelines
Recommended Regimen:
 • Adults and adolescents: doxycycline 100 mg orally
Infections - CDC 2021 ... and children <45 kg ... ethylsuccinate 50 mg/kg ... who weigh ≥45 kg ... Guidelines #Management #STI
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... - Cataract Plan ... PCI/DES ( Levine 2016 ... stroke ( Doherty 2017