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Post-Kidney Biopsy Hemorrhage on POCUS
For those internists/nephrologists out there--post-op kidney biopsy can lead to rapid hemorrhage:
Post-Kidney Biopsy ... there--post-op kidney ... biopsy can lead ... hypotension) which lead ... #renal #ultrasound
ABCs of Lung Ultrasound - A-Lines, B-Lines, Consolidation
A-Profile - Air filled lung does not transmit sound
ABCs of Lung Ultrasound ... propagation of ultrasound ... Filled alveoli lead ... Collapsed alveoli lead ... Differential #Diagnosis #pulmonary
Causes of Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis
Increased Hydrostatic Pressure
 • Volume Expansion: Kidney failure, Pregnancy, Medication
Volume Expansion: Kidney ... NSAIDs), Acute salt load ... Heart failure, Pulmonary
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
athletic training, Pulmonary ... hepcidin: Chronic kidney ... Calcium, Cadmium, Lead
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Setup - Ultrasound ... telemetry, 12-Lead ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... abnormalities - Cath lab
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
lung>heart>liver>kidney ... rising EBV viral load ... classification: tissue biopsy
Pelvic Kidney on POCUS

G1P0 female with VB/cramping.  Vitals stable.  Mass palpable on physical exam-right/cephalad
Pelvic Kidney on ... Answer: Pelvic Kidney ... In pre-ultrasound ... mass" could have lead ... #POCUS #ultrasound
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary ... • Toxic/drug: Lead ... Anti-Ro/SSA, anti-La ... muscle • Muscle Biopsy
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
importantly, bedside ultrasound ... with presence of pulmonary ... is vital while lab ... forward flow to the kidneys ... pump, Impella, LVAD
Hydronephrosis on POCUS
Hoping to spread the word on how useful POCUS can be in patients w
POCUS lead to timely ... #POCUS #renal #ultrasound ... #kidney #clinical