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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and mortality BPAP ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... Aspiration - unable to clear ... #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Differential/diagnosis ... Embolism #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #A4c #clinical ... #cardiology #McConnells
Pericardial Constriction on Echocardiogram with Septal Bounce

Fantastic example of pericardial constriction. Not only a nice septal
Constriction on Echocardiogram ... bounce, but very clear ... #Constriction #Echocardiogram ... #clinical #cardiology ... #POCUS #a4c #bounce
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
and Management Differential ... Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... CXR, CTA Chest, Echocardiogram ... Management #treatment #criticalcare
Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
Evaluation of Pulmonary ... shunt lesions) • Differentiate ... Shah @HFpEF #Pulmonary ... Echocardiography #diagnosis #cardiology ... #echocardiogram
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
Pericarditis on Echocardiogram ... pedal edema, and clear ... transthoracic echocardiogram ... #a4c #pocus #clinical ... #cardiology
Mitral Regurgitation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Apical 4 Chamber

Before blousing fluids, check for LV systolic function
Regurgitation on POCUS Echocardiogram ... regurgitation on an A4 ... view to avoid pulmonary ... Regurgitation #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #A4c #cardiology
Mitral Regurgitation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Apical 4 Chamber

Before blousing fluids, check for LV systolic function
Regurgitation on POCUS Echocardiogram ... regurgitation on an A4 ... view to avoid pulmonary ... Regurgitation #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #A4c #cardiology
McConnell's Sign on POCUS Echocardiogram (A4C)

A4c view; RV enlargement & hypokinesis with apical sparing ("McConnell Sign"
Sign on POCUS Echocardiogram ... (A4C) A4c view ... concerning for Pulmonary ... #Sign #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #ultrasound #cardiology
Severe Pulmonary Hypertension on Echocardiogram
Pulmonary hypertension results in compensatory changes to the RV. The RV appears
Severe Pulmonary ... Hypertension on Echocardiogram ... rectangular (from A4C ... Hypertension #PHTN #Echocardiogram ... #clinical #cardiology