4 results
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Ascites Albumin Gradient ... albumin in the fluid ... Scott Matherly @liverprof ... #Ascites #Fluid ... #Differential #Analysis
Diastolic Dysfunction Grading - Echocardiography
Grade 0  (Normal):
 • E/A >0.8, e’ > 8 cm/s, E/e’
Diastolic Dysfunction ... Grading - Echocardiography ... Relaxation Speed - POCUS ... #Grading #Echocardiography ... diagnosis #cardiology #POCUS
Venous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) - Fluid Overload and Venous Congestion Assessment
Step 1: IVC Diameter: If >2cm,
Ultrasound (VExUS) - Fluid ... Interpretation: Grade ... Abnl Patterns Grade ... VExUS #diagnosis #pocus ... #congestion #grading
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
causing organ dysfunction ... retroperitoneal fluid ... sepsis, excessive fluid ... syndrome, peritoneal dialysis ... POCUS) and function