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An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... and bag-valve mask ... ensuring adequate perfusion ... algorithm below ... The focus is on
Step by step approach for diagnosis of pleural effusion by Lung Ultrasound

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-018-1062-x

#Diagnosis #POCUS #Lung #Pleural #Effusion
diagnosis of pleural effusion ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... Lung #Pleural #Effusion ... Instructions #Steps #Algorithm
Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation on Echocardiogram
A typical ischemic MR:  the restricted posterior mitral leaflet motion (posterolateral
typical ischemic MR ... : the restricted ... Regurgitation #MR ... clinical #cardiology #pocus
Ascites, pericardial effusion, and left pleural effusion on subcostal 4-chamber POCUS echocardiogram

Subcostal window in SLE patient.
subcostal 4-chamber POCUS ... fluid collection to ... miss is the second ... #s4c #POCUS #echocardiogram ... #POCUS #clinical
Plankton Sign on Lung POCUS

Plankton sign = floating debris --> the swirling, punctiform internal echoes within
Plankton Sign on Lung POCUS ... floating debris --> the ... hemorrhagic nature of the ... effusion. ... Plankton #Sign #Lung #POCUS
Cardiac Murmurs and Maneuvers

An algorithm demonstrating the effect of various maneuvers on systolic murmurs. 
TR, tricuspid
Maneuvers An algorithm ... demonstrating the ... stenosis; MVP/MR ... cardiomyopathy; MR ... ) depending on the
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Large pericardial effusion ... expanding pericardial effusion ... Assess severity of MR ... Severe ischemic MR ... Rvol ≥ 30 mL • MR
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Causes of Knee Effusions ... sensation distal to ... the knee Infectious ... Knee Effusions ... differential #diagnosis #msk
Differential Diagnosis of Pericardial Effusion

Trauma
Pericarditis
Recent MI
Autoimmune 
Neoplastic 
Endocrine/Metabolic 
Venous Congestion 
Medications 

- Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#Pericardial
of Pericardial Effusion ... Tom Fadial https ... #Pericardial #Effusion ... Management #Emergency #Algorithm
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gradient: • Right-to-Left ... (↑Shunting), ↓Perfusion ... Dead space) • ↓Diffusion ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm