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Point-of-care Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Abscess in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

1. POCUS is more accurate
POCUS is more accurate ... than physical exam ... from cellulitis ... in cases where ... Accuracy #Diagnosis #Exam
Causes of Post-Partum Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
6 W's for causes of PPF
 - Wind: pneumonia,
Causes of Post-Partum ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Womb - Wound: cellulitis ... Episiotomy • Abscess ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Cellulitis and underlying abscess on POCUS exam

The hyperechoic areas represent inflamed subcutaneous tissue (“hot fat”), and
Cellulitis and underlying ... abscess on POCUS ... exam The hyperechoic ... Herbst @EUSmkh #cellulitis ... #abscess #POCUS
Infectious Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Polyarticular Join Pain
 • Viral Myalgia
 • Viral Arthritis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Peri-Articular • Cellulitis ... Septic Bursitis • Abscess ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Pseudoaneurysm on POCUS

Male IVDU with right groin pain/swelling. Associated chills. Injects into groin. On exam could
Pseudoaneurysm on POCUS ... On exam could be ... confused with cellulitis ... /abscess. ... Pseudoaneurysm #Groin #POCUS
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
otalgia Most Common Causes ... otitis externa • Cellulitis ... , abscess, pulpitis ... loss Physical Exam ... examination • Oral exam
Necrotizing Fasciitis on POCUS
I was presented a patient with an "abscess". This is why we #POCUS.
patient with an "abscess ... limbs in this case ... soft tissue to assess ... for cellulitis ... vs abscess, you
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... infection: typical cellulitis ... erysipelas with no focus ... including those caused ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Neck Lymph Nodes on POCUS

Neck mass or swelling? POCUS is a good first test to distinguish
Lymph Nodes on POCUS ... POCUS is a good ... cellulitis vs abscess ... supporting physical exam ... approach as an abscess
Perirectal Cellulitis: Extensive inflammation and swelling of the right buttocks secondary to infection.
This can be distinguished
Perirectal Cellulitis ... from a perirectal abscess ... pain on digital exam ... absent in this case ... Photo #Perirectal #Cellulitis