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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
mortality), Other causes ... secretions, Recent head/neck ... NAPS) by Nick Mark ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
Carotid Artery Thrombosis on POCUS

Really unfortunate case of a carotid artery thrombosis. Young patient who presented
Really unfortunate case ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #Neck #Color #Doppler
Lemierre's Syndrome on Neck POCUS with IJ Thrombosis - Transverse View

Male with high fever and right
Lemierre's Syndrome on Neck ... right lateral neck ... Lemierre's Syndrome case ... On ultrasound note ... POCUS #Clinical #Ultrasound
Palpable Skin Crepitus on Physical Exam

Notice these air bubbles under the skin. An 86-year-old woman with
Palpable Skin Crepitus ... extensive palpable crepitus ... visualized in the neck ... and spaces can cause ... spreading to the head, neck
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
class (30-day all cause ... infographic by Nick ... prognostication #diagnosis #management
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
Guidelines for Crises ... optimal airway management ... Prepare for Front of Neck ... positioned with full neck ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... has potential to cause ... Workup • General Management ... • Airway Management ... Argon Plasma by Nick
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Setup - Ultrasound ... - Distended neck ... Shock #Diagnosis #Management
Suppurative Lymphadenitis on Neck POCUS

Male with left neck mass/swelling/overlying redness.  Prior hx of MRSA.
Lymphadenitis on Neck ... Male with left neck ... Left neck mass case ... Lymphadenitis #Neck ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
ketoacidosis (DKA) - caused ... Glucosuria causes ... Nick Mark MD @nickmmark ... differential #diagnosis #management