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Appendicitis on Abdominal Ultrasound

Noncompressible tubular structure with adjacent hyperechoic peri-appendiceal fat.

Dr. J. Christian Fox @jchristianfox

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Appendicitis on Abdominal Ultrasound ... #Appendicitis #Appendix ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
Anatomy of appendix 
#appendix #surgery #anatomy #retrocecal
Anatomy of appendix ... #appendix #surgery
Appendicitis on POCUS

Gorgeous appendicitis just beneath the peritoneal line with the psoas mm laterally.

Labeled Schematic: https://twitter.com/EUSmkh/status/841741820375797762

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Appendix Positions
 - Retrocecal (*most common)
 - Post-ileal
 - Pre-ileal
 - Sub-ileal
 - Pelvic
 - Subcecal
Appendix Positions ... By @rev.med #Appendix
Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Hemolytic Anemias (AIHAs ... Hemolytic Anemias (AHAs
Appendicitis on POCUS

What is your diagnosis?
Resolution: appendicitis (criteria >6mm, noncompressible, blind-ended, no peristalsis). When diagnosed by
usually anterior to Iliacs ... #Appendicitis #appendix ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
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Colitis - Differential Diagnosis by Segment Location

Ascending Colon:
 - Shigella
 - Salmonella
 - Amebic colitis
Hepatic flexure:
Watershed) Cecum and Appendix
Normal Appendix on POCUS

Ultrasound 2.0 @Ultrasound2_0

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Normal Appendix ... on POCUS Ultrasound ... Ultrasound2_0 #Appendix ... Normal #POCUS #ultrasound
POCUS diagnosis of acute appendicitis:
(1) Blind-ended
(2) Target shaped tubular structure
(3) Originating from the cecum
(4) Non-compressible
(5) Non-peristalsing
Appendicitis #Abdominal #Appendix