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CVP Estimation using IVC Diameter and Collapsibility 
< 1.5cm IVC, >50% collapsibility = 0-5 mm Hg
Estimation using IVC Diameter ... and Collapsibility ... Estimation #IVC #Diameter ... #Collapsibility ... #diagnosis #POCUS
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
increases when AAA ... diameters exceed ... cm in men [7] (Table ... Table 1: Annual ... #Management #AAA
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
AAA is defined as ... This AAA has an ... have claimed that POCUS ... for increased diameter ... Clinical #Radiology #POCUS
The natural history of AAA shows that as aneurysms increase in size, they expand at a
natural history of AAA ... greater rate (Table ... rupture increases (Table ... #Management #AAA ... GrowthRate #Expansion #Diameter
The natural history of AAA shows that as aneurysms increase in size, they expand at a
natural history of AAA ... greater rate (Table ... rupture increases (Table ... #Management #AAA ... Lifetime #Rupture #Diameter
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
metabolic equivalent able ... ASA class If ... Stable patients ... Diabetes regimen ... and undergoing AAA
Giant AAA on POCUS

Elderly pt with abd/back pain. Stable. Has pulsatile mass on exam spans 12
Giant AAA on POCUS ... Stable. ... Too big for a AAA ... answer (of course)-POCUS ... #Giant #POCUS #
AAA on POCUS 
The echo swirling suggests a very low pressure, almost venous. Pt without prior
AAA on POCUS The ... Vitals stable. ... AAA 10.6 cm. ... RJonesSonoEM #AAA ... Aneurysm #Aorta #POCUS
Small Bowel Obstruction on POCUS

SBO diagnosis in minutes of patients arrival to ED, "to/fro peristalsis" (aka
Obstruction on POCUS ... peristalsis" (aka ... below), bowel diameter ... TheScanimal #Clinical #POCUS