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Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
Point of Care Ultrasound ... (POCUS) "Elderly ... ChrisKumetz #AAA #Ruptured ... #Aortic #Transverse ... Clinical #Abdominal
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
the abdominal aorta ... to the risk of rupture ... Singh, MD #Clinical ... #Abdominal #Ultrasound ... #Transverse #Intramural
Large Pleural Effusion on Lung Ultrasound (POCUS)

Usually reach for a smaller footprint (phased or micro-convex) for
on Lung Ultrasound ... (POCUS) Usually ... micro-convex) for diagnosing ... curvilinear probes capture ... #clinical #pocus
Achilles Tendon Rupture on POCUS

Obviously , diagnostic of the rupture of the Achille tendon is above
, diagnostic of ... is above all a clinical ... diagnosis but ... #POCUS #MSK #Ultrasound ... #Clinical
Elbow arthrocentesis with POCUS 
Probe oriented transverse with obvious effusion in the olecranon fossa
Make sure your
arthrocentesis with POCUS ... Probe oriented transverse ... with obvious effusion ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk
MTP Gout Effusion on POCUS
50s male with DM/HTN (no hx gout) and great toe pain-MTP joint.
without using ultrasound ... Gram stain neg (culture ... MSU crystals=Gout ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #ultrasound #MSK
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
Ruptured AAA on ... up with a POCUS ... AAA is hard to diagnose ... #AAA #POCUS #clinical ... #aneurysm #aorta
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
) on Long Axis POCUS ... color. >3cm is diagnostic ... significant risk of rupture ... #Aorta #clinical ... #ultrasound
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
large pleural effusion ... the utility of POCUS ... Diagnosis made at ... #Lung #Ultrasound ... #POCUS #clinical
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Septic Arthritis on POCUS ... Diagnosis? ... Culture MRSA. ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #MSK