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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
syncope from other causes ... Ask about precipitating ... Common causes of ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... Finger deformity caused ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Some great cases from last week's image review: This one from LSU EM intern Dr. Bethany
Some great cases ... from last week's ... This one from LSU EM ... Aortic Dissection #Clinical ... #POCUS #PSAX #Aortic
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... an underlying cause ... honestly, this list ... about secondary causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
In this case, the ... Michael Macias, EM ... Northwestern University #Clinical ... #EM #Radiology ... #POCUS #CardiacUS
Aspiration of MTP Gout Effusion

Good to the last drop. In-plane ultrasound guided aspiration to maximize fluid
Effusion Good to the last ... MTP gout in this case ... Gout #Effusion #clinical ... #pocus #ultrasound ... #msk #toe
Femoral DVT on POCUS

41 years old patient with left leg pain and swelling. Femoral view made
Femoral DVT on POCUS ... view made by a fist ... year EM resident ... #Femoral #DVT #POCUS ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... no echo in the last ... if not done in last
Retained piece of glass on MCP joint on POCUS
Piece of glass at MCP joint after closed
on MCP joint on POCUS ... joint after closed fist ... foreignbody #FB #MCP #POCUS ... #clinical #MSK
Cellulitis - Appears as "cobblestoning," caused by interstitial edema separating adipose tissue 

#Clinical #EM #POCUS #Cellulitis
cobblestoning," caused ... adipose tissue #Clinical ... #EM #POCUS #Cellulitis