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TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... EKG: afib, twi I ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
infarction • Aortic ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... Initial workup: • EKG ... • Bedside ultrasound ... , PT. aPTT • Serial
Double Valve Sign - Type A Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

STEMI on EKG: check the echo!
Sign - Type A Aortic ... STEMI on EKG ... Can you spot the ... - VCU Ultrasound ... #Sign #TypeA #Aortic
Large Mobile Left Atrial Thrombus on Transesophageal Echocardiogram

Female, 78 yo. HT & DM2. Admitted for severe
Large Mobile Left Atrial ... Transesophageal Echocardiogram ... ECG: AF. ... CHA2DS2VASc: 5. ... Transesophageal #Ultrasound
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
used to treat pulmonary ... PARAMETERS Flow (mL/kg ... Lmin (100-150 mL/kg ... Assess perfusion (eg ... #criticalcare
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
exam • 12-lead ECG ... Valvular disease (e.g ... ., aortic insufficiency ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... /Afib/WPW) • Loss
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
tight-fitting mask (e.g ... • FiO2 24-60% Partial ... the exhalation ports ... Devices #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Parasternal Short Axis

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram ... - Parasternal Short ... getting 12 lead ECG ... #PSAX #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #ultrasound #Cardiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
CA • Involves aortic ... Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG
Point of Care Ultrasound - Probe Movements
SWEEPING:
Here we slide the probe along a slug trail of
Point of Care Ultrasound ... probe along a slug trail ... the view from short ... COMPRESSION: E.g ... the abdominal aorta