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Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Non-ischemic EKG, nl CXR ... hemopericardium and tamponade ... (nl <4 cm) Labeled ... #Aortic #Aorta ... PLAX #Clinical #Ultrasound
Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
Rapid Ultrasound ... contractility, RV strain, tamponade ... dissection, aneurysms ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... #pocus #shock
TypeA Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram

80yo F presents with CP&SOB after syncope. BP 91/62, HR81, O2sat
TypeA Aortic Dissection ... hemopericardium and tamponade ... Labeled Schematic ... #Dissection #Aorta ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
Type A Aortic Dissection with Hemopericardium

This patient presents with chest pain. Which is the best next
Type A Aortic Dissection ... No evidence of tamponade ... Labeled Schematic ... Hemopericardium #Aorta ... Echocardiogram #POCUS
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... valvular rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... pneumothorax, cardiac ... tamponade, constrictive
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... valvular rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... pneumothorax, cardiac ... tamponade, constrictive
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on POCUS

Here's the abdominal ultrasound of a man who was in
Aneurysm (AAA) on POCUS ... man who was in shock ... after cardiac arrest ... forget about the #Aorta ... appears to mimic dissection