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Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
interpreting pleural fluid ... pleuralfluid #analysis #interpretation ... lights #criteria #algorithm ... #differential
ABCs of Lung Ultrasound - A-Lines, B-Lines, Consolidation
A-Profile - Air filled lung does not transmit sound
transmit sound waves, leading ... are partially fluid ... bronchioles are fluid ... Profiles #Ultrasound #POCUS ... #Differential #
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Ascites Albumin Gradient ... albumin in the fluid ... SAAG #Ascites #Fluid ... #Interpretation ... #Differential #
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Hypochloremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... gastrointestinal osmotic gradient ... and fluid secretion ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Venous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) - Fluid Overload and Venous Congestion Assessment
Step 1: IVC Diameter: If >2cm,
Ultrasound (VExUS) - Fluid ... Vein Doppler Interpretation ... VExUS #diagnosis #pocus ... #congestion #grading
ABCs of Lung Ultrasound - A-Lines, B-Lines, Consolidation
A-Profile - Air filled lung does not transmit sound
transmit sound waves, leading ... are partially fluid ... bronchioles are fluid ... Profiles #Ultrasound #POCUS ... #Differential #