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Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Fusiform Abdominal ... simple fusiform abdominal ... #Fusiform #Abdominal ... #AAA #Long #POCUS ... #Aorta #clinical
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
IVC collapsible, Lungs ... ChrisKumetz #AAA #Ruptured ... #Aneurysm #Aorta ... #Aortic #Transverse ... Clinical #Abdominal
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... unless prior heart/lung ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
Aortic dissection carries an incredibly high mortality that increases 1%/hour. POCUS can be used as a
that increases 1% ... life threatening diagnosis ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #AbdominalUS #AorticDissection ... #Aorta #Flap #Transverse
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
EMHighAK) and Brit Long ... /50 Rule (part 1) ... and second ribs.1 ... consider intra-abdominal ... Radiology #CTChest #Lung