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POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... chest pain is complex ... IVC + b-lines help ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... Crashing #Diagnosis #Protocol
Point of Care Ultrasound Fluid Resuscitation Guide (using IVC and lung ultrasound)

Source Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26475100

#IVFluid #Resuscitation #Algorithm
Resuscitation Guide (using IVC ... Resuscitation #Algorithm ... #Protocol #POCUS ... Ultrasound #Lung #IVC
Complex Hydronephrosis on Renal POCUS

Look beyond the RUSH exam - normal echo/flat IVC/no abd FF/no AAA....
Complex Hydronephrosis ... on Renal POCUS ... normal echo/flat IVC ... Infected stone. ... Hydronephrosis #POCUS
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Evaluation • ABCs • IV ... Physical exam (complete ... Evaluate underlying cause ... Ruled out other causes ... #stroke #workup
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... POCT Glucose • CBC ... warmer • Warmed bladder ... #Hypothermia #Protocol ... management #treatment #algorithm
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial ... with Tamponade on POCUS ... IVC plethoric. ... consider serious causes ... RJonesSonoEM #Complex
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - A4C
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial ... with Tamponade on POCUS ... IVC plethoric. ... consider serious causes ... RJonesSonoEM #Complex
Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Unroofed Coronary Sinus
Bubble study for cryptogenic stroke.  Left arm
for cryptogenic stroke ... unroofed CS → R SVC ... rarely absent →Cause ... echocardiogram #pocus
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
hydronephrosis/stone ... 84, HR 80s +L CVA ... prot CT A/P w IV ... cysts may be a cause ... occasionally may cause