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Massive Pericardial Effusion on Echocardiogram

I recently saw the largest pericardial effusion of my life. Something out
Massive Pericardial Effusion ... largest pericardial effusion ... Something out of a text ... #Pericardial #Effusion ... Echocardiogram #POCUS
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Indication → Pre-test ... Step 2: Pre-test ... Develop a pre-test ... assign a final post-test ... #ultrasound #management
Apical Approach Pericardiocentesis on POCUS Echocardiogram

Apical approach had best pocket + good distance away from lung
Pericardiocentesis on POCUS ... Apical approach had best ... Pericardiocentesis #POCUS ... clinical #cardiology #effusion
Electrical Alternans on POCUS Echocardiogram
You dissect the EKG and note low voltage tachycardia with a hint
Electrical Alternans on POCUS ... POCUS ECHO performed ... unable to lie flat ... Electrical #Alternans #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #clinical #effusion
Intraosseous Access Instructions
1) Locate Landmarks
2) Clean Site
3) Insert Needle Set
4) Remove Stylet
 - Attach PRIMED EZ-Connect
Instructions 1) Locate ... Saline 6) Start infusion ... under pressure #Management
Metabolic and Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis - Diagnostic Algorithm

Anion gap - MUDPILES: 
 - Methanol (formic
- Salicylates (late ... Spironolactone - Saline infusion ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management ... Cardiac POCUS 3 ... A-line placement - POCUS ... Start vasopressor infusion ... electrical #activity #management
Post-MI Free Wall Rupture
1. What's the role of revascularization when presenting with late STEMI?
2. What are
presenting with late ... hemorrhagic pericardial effusion ... pursue surgical management ... acuteMI #diagnosis #management
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
Diagnosis and Management ... the preferred test ... accessible joint effusion ... the workup • Test ... gonorrhea #Diagnosis #Management
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
: conjunctival suffusion ... agglutination - test ... diagnosis #treatment #management