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Spine sign: visualization of the vertebral bodies in the thoracic cavity above the diaphragm indicative of
indicative of pleural effusion ... absence of pleural effusion ... in the lung, and ... #SpineSign #POCUS ... #Pulmonary #Lung
Causes of Orthopnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Fear and Anxiety
 • Pleural Effusion
 • Ascites
Framework • Fear and ... Anxiety • Pleural Effusion ... Noncardiogenic pulmonary ... - Cardiogenic pulmonary ... CNS lesion: ALS, MS
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Pulmonary Pathology ... Possible small plural effusion ... Possible bilateral effusion ... submassive PE) POCUS ... #signs #Lung #POCUS
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea ... Management 1) Ask ... ) Examination: Pulmonary ... Dyspnea #Management #criticalcare ... #pulmonary #Hypoxia
Hemothorax - Thoracic ultrasound in trauma
False positive for consolidated lung- organized clot in pleural space after
Sub-diaphragmatic (Spleen and ... ultrasound #trauma #pulmonary ... #effusion #hemorrhagic ... #clinical #pocus
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hypoxemia - Workup and ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... edema), Lung Exam, POCUS ... diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
Pericardial Clot on Echocardiogram

ST elevation of acute pericarditis was misdiagnosed as STEMI and thrombolysed with SK
thrombolysed with SK ... severe dyspnoea and ... hemorrhagic pericardial effusion ... #Pericardial #effusion ... Echocardiogram #POCUS
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Initiate judicious infusion ... of poor organ perfusion ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... titrate infusion ... Shock #Management #CriticalCare
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
patient on telemetry and ... Orders placed, treatments ... Elicit concerns and ... RRT #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... Treatment Systemic ... 2% risk of ICH and ... #Embolism #Treatment ... AcutePE #Management #CriticalCare