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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
abdominal aorta ... of rupture, elective ... out of the way in ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Ultrasound #AAA
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
Rupturing AAA on Point ... of Care Ultrasound ... perforation next to ... ChrisKumetz #AAA #Ruptured ... #Aneurysm #Aorta
MTP Gout Effusion on POCUS
50s male with DM/HTN (no hx gout) and great toe pain-MTP joint.
POCUS revealed joint ... Gram stain neg (culture ... MSU crystals=Gout ... POCUS for the win ... #ultrasound #MSK
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
on POCUS IVDU ... Tender on top of ... Culture MRSA. ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
Ruptured AAA on ... up with a POCUS ... AAA until ruled out ... Leaking AAA is hard to ... #aneurysm #aorta
Purulent Ankle Joint on POCUS
Young patient 2 weeks status post ORIF of ankle fracture presents with
on POCUS Young ... flowing in and out ... of the ankle joint ... have septic arthritis ... #ultrasound #msk
Baker's Cyst on POCUS 
63yo w p/w pain and swelling behind knee.  Probe on knee
outpouching from joint ... dx) that pops out ... r/o aneurysm. ... Global Ultrasound ... #clinical #msk
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
deposition in joints ... • Great toe ( ... attacks • Other joints ... frequent attacks • Arthritis ... not possible • Ultrasound