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Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
Rib Fracture on POCUS ... continuity of this bone ... to X-ray in diagnosing ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
posterior) and bone ... Splint: Posterior long ... Elbow #Humerus #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... disruption (may be bony ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis ... #MSK
Hemopericardium on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Valentine's day.  Shot through the heart--but not by Cupid.
FAST exam done. ... Diagnosis? ... Echocardiogram #S4C #clinical ... #cardiology #ultrasound ... #Pericardial #Effusion
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
to diagnose a fracture ... of a long bone ... Could also do X-ray ... #clinical #bone ... #msk #orthopedics
Osteomyelitis / Septic Arthritis on POCUS

A diabetic adult presents with pain and fever at this site.
Septic Arthritis on POCUS ... with overlying effusion ... Septic #Arthritis #clinical ... #POCUS #ultrasound ... #msk #radiology
Lipohemarthrosis on POCUS
Pain in L knee after injury. Long axis in suprapatellar recess. What's the diagnosis?
Answer:
Long axis in suprapatellar ... What's the diagnosis ... liquid layer in the effusion ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk #knee
Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

It’s super easy! Place linear probe in long axis over point of
disruption of bony ... than CXR & can diagnose ... Xray read as normal ... Sternum #Fracture #Clinical ... #POCUS #ultrasound
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... post op Cardiology ... unless prior heart/lung ... stratification #diagnosis
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
diagnosis; the ... orient in line on long ... Be wary of the bone ... completely replace x-ray ... #clinical #ultrasound