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Evaluation of Suprapatellar Knee Effusion (normal knee) on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

POCUS for knee effusions:
Evaluation of Suprapatellar ... normal knee) on ... #Evaluation #Knee ... #MSK #POCUS #Clinical ... #Normal
Tibiotalar Ankle Effusion Evaluation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

POCUS for ankle effusions: position the ankle
Tibiotalar Ankle Effusion ... Evaluation on Point ... ) POCUS for ankle ... #Normal #Ankle ... #POCUS #MSK #Clinical
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Possible small plural effusion ... pleura in severe cases ... Possible bilateral effusion ... submassive PE) POCUS ... #POCUS #ultrasound
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... therapies in 24h) Does ... of reversible causes ... Polymorphic VT • Normal ... QTc • Long QTc
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... plexus, or sclera), lungs ... pain, pleural effusion ... mouth (ulcers), nose ... Nephrocalcinosis causes
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Pathophysiology: • Portal ... • Normal kidney ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Vasoconstrictor response does ... liver transplant evaluation
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Pointes - Management Algorithm ... Donepezil Congenital long ... Does NOT treat current ... 1b (lidocaine)- case ... TDP #Management #Algorithm
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
FOPE lesion) - MSK ... early physeal fusion ... • DOES NOT require ... The physis is normal ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... specific questions to ask ... neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... unless prior heart/lung
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
(Max of 3 doses) ... Check levels after infusion ... symptomatic after 3 doses ... improving adequately Normal ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm