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Unexpected source of fever: Liver abscess on point-of-care ultrasound

- Dr. Dan Kim https://twitter.com/dan___kim/status/1016714544352116736

#Liver #Abscess #Hepatic #Clinical
Unexpected source of fever ... point-of-care ultrasound ... #Abscess #Hepatic ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #Ultrasound #Radiology
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
with a palpable hepatic ... definitive host; the infection ... #clinical #NEJM ... #hepatic #radiology ... #CT #ultrasonography
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
TEE) • Chest CT ... for metastatic infection ... • Persistent fever ... (e.g. septic arthritis ... Internet Book of Critical
Osteomyelitis / Septic Arthritis on POCUS

A diabetic adult presents with pain and fever at this site.
Arthritis on POCUS ... with pain and fever ... #Arthritis #clinical ... #POCUS #ultrasound ... #msk #radiology
Amebic Liver Abscess- ...Computed tomography of the abdomen performed after the administration of contrast material revealed
stool confirmed infection ... E. histolytica infections ... #NEJM #amebic #liver ... #abscess #clinical ... #radiology #CT
Constrictive Pericarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Young Lupus patient admitted to hospital new onset HFpEF.
mitral velocity and hepatic ... one month ago-pt never ... next day due to infectious ... Echocardiogram #clinical ... #cardiology #s4C
Chronic Occlusion of the Superior Vena Cava- On physical examination, marked venous dilatation was apparent on
, as seen in a CT ... obstructed at the level ... #clinical #photo ... #radiology #CT ... cava #occlusion #NEJM
Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram

Patient with active IVDU presents with fever, sepsis.  More likely
presents with fever ... frequently have lung septic ... emboli (see CT ... Echocardiogram #clinical ... #cardiology #s4c
Pocket Hematoma after Pacemaker Placement
A rare, but can't-miss complication from pacemaker placement. Low incidence (1-9%) overall,
Heparin increases ... Prevention includes OR-cardiology ... NEVER attempt to ... systemic signs (fever ... #cardiology
Emphysematous Cholecystitis on POCUS
Patient septic? Why not POCUS and know the source before you ever leave
POCUS Patient septic ... source before you ever ... the top of the radiology ... Cholecystitis #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #gallbladder