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Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
becomes pale from perfusion ... -> Cherry-red spot ... • Decreased perfusion ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Ocular Globe Rupture on POCUS

A patient presents with eye pain and is unable to open his
What is your diagnosis ... of the sclera supports ... the diagnosis of ... ("flat tire sign ... Ophthalmology #clinical #ultrasound
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... Consider IL NS/LR infusion ... Setup - Ultrasound ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound ... large pleural effusion ... Hyperechoic bright spots ... Diagnosis made at ... #Lung #Ultrasound
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Diagnosis? ... AC joint showed effusion ... Culture MRSA. ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Point of Care Ultrasound ... precede other signs ... response to the rapid infusion ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gram stain and culture ... not possible • Ultrasound ... double contour sign ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... +Radiographic signs
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Influenza Checklist Diagnostic ... Sputum gram stain & culture ... function tests - Ultrasound ... needed to exclude effusion ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare