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Step by step approach for diagnosis of pleural effusion by Lung Ultrasound

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-018-1062-x

#Diagnosis #POCUS #Lung #Pleural #Effusion
diagnosis of pleural effusion ... by Lung Ultrasound ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Lung #Pleural ... #Steps #Algorithm
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... draining pleural effusions ... Optimize Nutrition — feeding ... Diuresis — Dry lungs ... are happy lungs
Malignant Complex Pleural Effusion on Lung POCUS
You are starting your RUSH exam on febrile/hypotensive patient with
Complex Pleural Effusion ... on Lung POCUS ... Known lung CA. ... subacute(on/off) bleeding ... #Lung #POCUS #Pulmonary
Complex Pleural Effusion caused by Esophageal Perforation
So much pathology for one lung. Esophageal perforation leading to
Complex Pleural Effusion ... pathology for one lung ... Esophageal perforation leading ... #Perforation #lung ... #pocus #clinical
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... 50mcg bolus -> infusion ... outcomes Hayat et. al GIE ... - Refractory Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Gangrenous cholecystitis with sloughed, intraluminal membranes on POCUS
Worsening RUQ pain/fever. Ill-appearing, low BP. WBC 22.4K. POCUS
intraluminal membranes on POCUS ... POCUS GB done. ... in a gallbladder ... after surgery and long ... cholecystitis #POCUS
Cholecystitis on POCUS

This 40yo otherwise healthy F presents with epigastric pain. Which of the following is
Cholecystitis on POCUS ... the body of the gb ... (both in long) ... Cholecystitis #POCUS ... #RUQ #Gallbladder
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI ... Bleeding - Scoping ... and endotherapy; Infusion ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Leptospirosis - Post-exposure Prophylaxis
Why do we give prophylaxis against Leptospirosis?
To prevent WEIL'S SYNDROME
 - Severe icteric
+conjunctival suffusion ... failure and/or bleeding ... in the lungs, GI
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
EMHighAK) and Brit Long ... This post will focus ... Rib Fractures Rib ... intra-abdominal bleeding ... Radiology #CTChest #Lung