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Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
Rapid Ultrasound ... dissection, aneurysms ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... and deep veins ... #pocus #shock
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... aneurysm 3. ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock ... diagnosis #management #vascular
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Mechanical → severe aortic ... dissection of ascending aorta ... into valve ring OBSTRUCTIVE ... • Puimonary vascular ... #criticalcare #differential
ACUTE ABDOMEN systemic sonographic approach to acute abdomen in emergency 
department - Mnemonic and Differential

A -
A - Abdominal aortic ... aneurysm C - ... bowel loop O - Obstructive ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Ultrasound #Assessment
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on POCUS

Here's the abdominal ultrasound of a man who was in
Aneurysm (AAA) ... man who was in shock ... forget about the #Aorta ... think about it and ... #Aneurysm #POCUS
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

This clip is taken from a 60yo female who also has left hydronephrosis.
lumen of the AAA, and ... interruption of the aorta ... #Aneurysm #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #Vascular
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Glomerulonephritis, arthritis, obstructive ... < 30 years - Aorta ... • GCA: - Aorta ... arterial aneurysms ... aneurysm • Medium
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
< 30 years • Aorta ... pulse deficits vascular ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... Glomerulonephritis, arthritis, obstructive ... aneurysms can also
Dilated Fluid Filled Stomach with Respiratory Variation on POCUS
Here is the story... Young patient with rapidly
Respiratory Variation on POCUS ... In ICU for shock ... the to-fro seen ... beside aorta, I ... #clinical #ultrasound