36 results
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

•
Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Total protein • Fluid ... ascites WBC and PMN ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
General algorithm for the management of inflammatory pancreatic fluid collections. 

ANC, acute necrotic collection; APFC, acute
General algorithm ... peripancreatic fluid ... collection; VARD, video-assisted ... #pancreatic #fluid ... collections #pseudocyst #algorithm
IV fluid for adults 
Resuscitation,  maintenance,  replacement. 
#clinical #management #algorithm
IV fluid for adults ... #clinical #management ... #algorithm
Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
reflux=No more fluid ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video #JVP #VolumeStatus
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
) + ascites w/ PMN ... Criteria: Ascitic fluid ... at least 2): 1) Clinical
Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
electrolytes and fluids ... in regulating fluid ... create a complex clinical ... #electrolyte #algorithm
Shoulder Effusion Ballottement on Physical Examination

Shoulder effusion. You can ballot and see fluid return at posterior
ballot and see fluid ... #orthopedics #clinical ... #video
Empyema Necessitans (EN) on Chest POCUS

Pulmonary teaching case: you are called to the bedside of a
where purulent fluid ... an extrapleural fluid ... pleural space, fluid ... Necessitans #EN #Chest #clinical ... #video #POCUS #
Cholecystitis on Gallbladder POCUS 

The landmark for the gallbladder is the portal vein, usually seen superiorly
seen from this video ... Fluid outside gallbladder ... Gallbladder #POCUS #clinical
Empyema Necessitans (EN) on Chest Wall Physical Examination

Pulmonary teaching case: you are called to the bedside
where purulent fluid ... an extrapleural fluid ... pleural space, fluid ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #pulmonary