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Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Proximal aortic ... hemopericardium and tamponade ... Note large aortic ... #Aorta #Echocardiogram ... PLAX #Clinical #Ultrasound
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... hemopericardium and tamponade ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Chest Pain - Diagnosis ... infarction • Aortic ... embolism • Cardiac tamponade ... EKG • Bedside ultrasound ... MatthewHoMD #Chest
Type A Aortic Dissection with Hemopericardium

This patient presents with chest pain. Which is the best next
Type A Aortic Dissection ... presents with chest ... No evidence of tamponade ... #PLAX #Echocardiogram ... POCUS #Clinical #Ultrasound
Chest Trauma Complications - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Pericarditis
 • Myocardial Contusion
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Cardiac: • Cardiac Tamponade ... Contusion • Acute Aortic ... Rupture* Chest ... Wall: • Rib Fractures ... • Flail Chest
Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram - PSAX view
Patient presented with chest pain.
TEE sens (97-99%), TTE sens
Aortic Dissection ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... presented with chest ... pericardial effusion/tamponade ... RJonesSonoEM #Aortic
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... or pericardial tamponade ... thoracostomy, chest ... potential pelvic fracture ... cord injury #Pediatrics
Femoral Vein Stent Migration to Right Atrium on POCUS Echocardiogram

Pt 2mos s/p femoral vein stent presents
Atrium on POCUS Echocardiogram ... presents with chest ... This is her ultrasound ... complications incl. aortic ... S4C #clinical #ultrasound
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... Breathing and chest ... coarctation of the aorta ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics