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Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
Aortic Aneurysm ... aortic aneurysm ... in long with color ... #AAA #Long #POCUS ... #Aorta #clinical
Giant Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Mural Thrombus. It's amazing how big these things can get before
Giant Abdominal ... Aortic Aneurysm ... get before they rupture ... #Vascular #POCUS ... #Aortia #MuralThrombus
AAA Rupture on POCUS - Transverse view mid Aorta-with Doppler.
Severe mid-abd pain/older female. You see what
AAA Rupture on POCUS ... Transverse view mid Aorta-with ... #abdominal #aortic ... #aneurysm #aort ... #clinical
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
FAST negative, Aorta ... #Aneurysm #Aorta ... #Aortic #Transverse ... #Color #POCUS # ... Clinical #Abdominal
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
known AAA or prior aortic ... no matter how long ... de novo between aorta ... following any surgical aortic ... or within the aorta
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 ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... unless prior heart/lung ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
• Other intra-abdominal ... hernia repair, colon ... surgery (e.g. aortic ... aneurysm repair ... replacement) • Lung
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
EMHighAK) and Brit Long ... structural and vascular ... consider intra-abdominal ... bleeding often ... Radiology #CTChest #Lung