9 results
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
. >3cm is diagnostic ... significant risk of rupture ... #AAA #Long #POCUS ... #Aorta #clinical ... #ultrasound
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
have claimed that POCUS ... Singh, MD #Clinical ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #Abdominal #Ultrasound ... #Aorta #Transverse
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
Point of Care Ultrasound ... IVC collapsible, Lungs ... #Aneurysm #Aorta ... #Aortic #Transverse ... Clinical #Abdominal
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
paratracheal line (> 2- ... of the aorta, aneurysm ... dissection and rupture ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... #Radiology #CXR
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Fraction (HFrEF) Clinical ... Symptoms: cough, abdominal ... : weight gain, lung ... HFrEF may lack lung ... → no signs of CXR
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
Contents seen on Lung ... Patient had CXR ... Diagnosis made at ... #Ultrasound #POCUS ... #clinical
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... change CV risk Chest ... unless prior heart/lung ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
and tenderness 2. ... US beats CXR on ... diagnosis; the ... orient in line on long ... #clinical #ultrasound
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
EMHighAK) and Brit Long ... This post will focus ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary