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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Diplopia: Diplopia has been explored previously on ddxof. The earlier algorithm
This algorithm uses ... potential etiologic causes ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Ophth #Diplopia ... Pinhole #Algorithm #Differential
Lung Ultrasound for Diagnosing Pneumonia - Scan through 6 zones (3 per side) 1. Midclavicular line
diaphragm #Diagnosis #Peds ... #EM #PICU #POCUS ... Technique #Zones #ALiEM
Lens dislocation - The lens is seen floating en face in the vitreous chamber. #Clinical #EM
#Clinical #EM #Ophth ... #POCUS #Ocular ... LensDislocation #ALiEM
Globe rupture - irregular globe contour with collapsed anterior chamber. Echogenic material fills the vitreous chamber.
#Clinical #EM #Ophth ... #POCUS #Ocular ... #GlobeRupture #ALiEM
Scleritis - Most common immune cause: Rheumatoid arthritis. Exam: Deep episcleral plexus is vascularly engorged –
common immune cause ... edema #Clinical #EM ... #Ophth #SlitLamp ... #Scleritis #ALiEM
Cellulitis - Appears as "cobblestoning," caused by interstitial edema separating adipose tissue 

#Clinical #EM #POCUS #Cellulitis
cobblestoning," caused ... #Clinical #EM ... #POCUS #Cellulitis ... #Cobblestone #ALiEM
Bilateral B-Lines in case of Pneumonia on Lung POCUS

Young healthy pt with fever/dyspnea. POCUS lung exam
Bilateral B-Lines in case ... Pneumonia on Lung POCUS ... POCUS lung exam ... travel hx, home meds ... Differential Bilat
Normal eye - Anterior chamber (a): Located between hyperechoic cornea anteriorly and iris posteriorly Lens (L):
chamber #Clinical #EM ... #Ophth #POCUS # ... Ocular #Normal #ALiEM
Empty fluid-filled sac within the endometrium. Given the absence of contents, you cannot differentiate gestational vs
contents, you cannot differentiate ... IUP #Clinical #EM ... Radiology #PelvicUS #POCUS ... PseudogestationalSac #ALiEM
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Common bacterial causes ... from contiguous focus ... pediatrics #children #peds ... #differential #