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POCUS Lung Algorithm for the Use of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Dyspnea 

#Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
for the Use of Ultrasound ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #CriticalCare # ... #Ddxof #Lung #Pulmonary
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Framework and Management ... Parenchymal: PNA, Abscess ... Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... Bronchoscopy 2) IR ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Intraabdominal Abscess on POCUS

RUSH exam for fever, hypotension, abd pain.  You notice this in RUQ.
Intraabdominal Abscess ... Answer: Large intra-abdominal ... abscess. ... signatures of air ... #POCUS #ultrasound
Liver Abscess on POCUS
24yo healthy F to ED w/rigors &DCed. 2/2 blood cx + for fusobacterium,
Liver Abscess on ... this 2x2cm liver abscess ... recommended, but IR ... POCUS #Clinical #Ultrasound ... #Abdominal
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... lat decubitus - air ... Management: • ... #pulmonary #differential ... #causes #management
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... • Myocardial abscess ... • Aggressive management ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #management
Splenic Abscess on POCUS

Older male with IVDU presents with fever, abdominal pain and hypotension.  During
Splenic Abscess ... presents with fever, abdominal ... Look for air in ... Note air signatures ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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• Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Severe auto-PEEP, Abdominal ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... algorithm #treatment #management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
wheezing OR poor air ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... #mechanical #management
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Establish IV/IO Access ... Setup - Ultrasound ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #Summary #criticalcare