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POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... chest pain is complex ... when scanning CP ... identify sick pts needing ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Constrictive Pericarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Apical 3-Chamber View

Young Lupus patient admitted to hospital new onset
Pericarditis on POCUS ... could pinpoint the cause ... septal bounce (vent ... has pericardial effusion ... #Pericarditis #CP
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Constrictive Pericarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Young Lupus patient admitted to hospital new onset HFpEF.
Pericarditis on POCUS ... could pinpoint the cause ... septal bounce (vent ... has pericardial effusion ... #Pericarditis #CP
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Complex Pleural Effusion caused by Esophageal Perforation
So much pathology for one lung. Esophageal perforation leading to
Effusion caused ... Esophageal perforation leading ... to complex effusion ... Complex effusion ... Perforation #lung #pocus
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Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... bolus → 50mcg/hr infusion ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... unclear source (in case ... Esophageal #Variceal #Bleeding
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - A4C
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Even though frequently ... benign causes, ... RJonesSonoEM #Complex
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Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Even though frequently ... benign causes, ... RJonesSonoEM #Complex
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IgA Vasculitis – Henoch Scholein Purpura: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 - Infectious Agents - 50% have
- Infectious Agents ... adhesion of IgA complexes ... Formation of immune complexes ... , vomiting, GI bleeding ... HenochScholeinPurpura #Pathophysiology
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... Intubation: a/w adverse CP ... events - Reserve ... and endotherapy; Infusion ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Adequate perfusion ... causing hypovolemia needing ... the determined cause ... and perhaps even ... #differential #algorithm