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Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Framework and Management ... • Parenchymal: PNA ... , Abscess, TB, Mycetoma ... Coagulopathy Initial Management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Assess the likelihood ... and clinical impact ... of basic management ... surgical airway access ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #CriticalCare
Peritonsillar Abscess on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

A 19yo female presents with pain and fever. Based
Peritonsillar Abscess ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... which is the best management ... #PTA #Ultrasound ... #POCUS #Clinical
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
• Myocardial abscess ... • Aggressive management ... Internet Book of Critical ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #management
RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
your next step in management ... echo (assuming pt ... full code, this pt ... Echocardiogram #clinical ... #ultrasound #DSign
Peritonsillar Abscess on POCUS
Telescopic submandibular AND endocavitary views for comparison!

ED team aspirated 6+ satisfying mL's and
Peritonsillar Abscess ... - VCU Ultrasound ... Peritonsillar #Abscess ... #pta #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound
ECMO circuit chatter - rhythmic pulsations in the drainage catheter/tubing leading to the pump
CHATTER occurs when
positioning & exclude PTX ... Trendelenburg) - assess ... ECMO #chatter #clinical ... #video #criticalcare
Peritonsillar abscess before drainage. Make sure to avoid striking vasculature.

Dr. J. Christian Fox @jchristianfox

#Peritonsillar #Abscess #PTA
Peritonsillar abscess ... Peritonsillar #Abscess ... #PTA #Ultrasound ... #POCUS #Clinical
Peritonsillar abscess with needle seen within its center. #PoCUS helps visualize and guide drainage

Dr. J. Christian
Peritonsillar abscess ... Peritonsillar #Abscess ... #PTA #Needle #Drainage ... #Ultrasound #POCUS ... #Clinical
Peritonsillar Abscess on POCUS
Sore throat with deviated uvula.  Intern + POCUS + 18-20g 3.5inch spinal
Peritonsillar Abscess ... Peritonsillar #Abscess ... #PTA #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound