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Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
most support her diagnosis ... sign, and paradoxical ... #InTransit #clinical ... #ultrasound #echocardiogram ... #a4c #mcconnells
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McConnell's Sign on POCUS Echocardiogram (A4C)

A4c view; RV enlargement & hypokinesis with apical sparing ("McConnell Sign"
McConnell's Sign ... Diagnosis concerning ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... #A4C #clinical ... #ultrasound #cardiology
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This 24M presented with acute onset CP/SOB, hypoxia, HR 150s. What's the diagnosis? Treatment options? Hint:
/SOB, hypoxia, HR ... What's the diagnosis ... #Clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #A4C ... #McConnells #Sign
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In order to get good visualization of the RV, Intravenous Definity (brand name echo contrast material)
is the cardiac ultrasound ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... #Clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #Definity #A4C ... #McConnells #Sign
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Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
• ↓ Effective arterial ... Diagnosis (Clinical ... • Normal kidney ... ultrasound ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
C02 (PECO2) • Abnormal ... pathophysiology CLINICAL ... - Dead space has ... oscillations - Sign ... interpretation #patterns #diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... purpura: Strong sign ... • ESR > 50mm/hr ... affects the skin, neurologic ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
CLINICAL RECOGNITION ... CLINICAL FEATURES ... • The Neurologic ... mental status DIAGNOSIS ... Septic #Shock #Diagnosis