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X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
Point Of Care UltraSound ... considerations for high-risk ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #ChestXRay #KUB ... #Limitations #Comparison
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH) - Subdural, Epidural, Subarachnoid Comparison

Subdural hematoma 
• Crescent-shaped 
• Blood collection between dura
, Subarachnoid Comparison ... and skull • Tearing ... kidney disease (risk ... #Subarachnoid #Comparison ... #Neurology #Diagnosis
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study
Osteomalacia & Osteoporosis in People with HIV
Osteomalacia:
 - Decreased bone matrix mineralization. In people with HIV
TDF renal PO4 wasting ... effect, traditional risk ... Osteoporosis #HIVAIDS #Comparison ... #Diagnosis #TDF
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... vasopressors and lower risk ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #comparison #challenges
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
useful in high risk ... Frozen ice-pops (in setting ... Galactomannan #diagnosis ... #comparison
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
culture used to diagnose ... inflammatory response Risk ... Synovial Fluid Testing ... #CPPD #Gout #Comparison ... #rheumatology #Diagnosis
Approach to Microscopic Hematuria 

Microscopic hematuria is often incidental but may be associated with urologic malignancy.
Despite this risk ... received no follow-up testing ... positive dipstick testing ... cystoscopy & renal ultrasound ... #Microscopic #diagnosis