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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
head/neck surgery Interfaces ... Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... indications #pulmonary #interfaces
Aortopulmonary window
The aortopulmonary window is the interface below the aorta and above the pulmonary trunk and
Aortopulmonary window ... aortopulmonary window ... is the interface ... Here the AP-window ... Radiology #CXR #APWindow
The RSC-RUQ exam: a modified eFAST/ trauma US view
Modified RUQ exam for hemothorax & free fluid
modified eFAST/ trauma ... transhepatic acoustic window ... #RSCRUQ #View #Window ... Right #Subcostal #Trauma
Hemopericardium on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Valentine's day.  Shot through the heart--but not by Cupid.
Pericardial window ... Pericardial #Effusion #Trauma
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
mask, or helmet interface ... air trapping • Bilevel ... oxygenation BIPAP - Bilevel
Mediastinal lines
Mediastinal lines or stripes are interfaces between the soft tissue of mediastinal structures and the
or stripes are interfaces ... Mediastinal #Lines #APWindow
Hemoperitoneum from ruptured spleen - Pelvic Window
30's female. No PMH/Not pregnant. Low BP/tachy presents with syncope.
spleen - Pelvic Window ... Point: Significant trauma ... Rebleeding in abdominal trauma ... with significant trauma ... ultrasound #pocus #trauma
Hemoperitoneum and Hemothorax from ruptured spleen - Perihepatic Window
30's female. No PMH/Not pregnant. Low BP/tachy presents
- Perihepatic Window ... Point: Significant trauma ... Rebleeding in abdominal trauma ... with significant trauma ... pocus #abdominal #trauma
Positive FAST Exam Perihepatic Window

Multiple pts. with significant injuries from MVC. Young adult with femur fracture
Exam Perihepatic Window ... on Perihepatic window ... Ultrasound #RUQ #Trauma
Gastric Rupture on Positive RUQ FAST Exam

Bike vs Car.  Bicyclist hits anterior torso on mailbox.
positive Perihepatic window ... ultrasound #Liver #Trauma