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Complex Hydronephrosis on Renal POCUS

Look beyond the RUSH exam - normal echo/flat IVC/no abd FF/no AAA....
on Renal POCUS ... - normal echo/flat ... IVC/no abd FF/no AAA ... Infected stone. ... Hydronephrosis #POCUS
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... • <6mo since stroke ... and undergoing AAA ... or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tracts Immune Complex ... - GI tract: abdominal ... Palpable purpura: strong ... Supply gut -> abdominal ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Aortic dissection carries an incredibly high mortality that increases 1%/hour. POCUS can be used as a
life threatening diagnosis ... the echogenic stripe ... image an intimal flap ... #AbdominalUS #AorticDissection ... #Aorta #Flap #Transverse
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... Chest X-ray • Abdominal ... • LDH, SPEP, ANA ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... Origin #Workup #diagnosis