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Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
Live 12-week ruptured ... Pearls: #1 Confirm ... an IUP or not. #2 ... at the bedside #3 ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Algorithm Relative ... Idiopathic JAK-2 ... Abnormal Abdominal Ultrasound ... High Affinity ... #Hematology
Bullous Pemphigoid - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathophysiology: Autoantibody-mediated damage to epithelial basement membrane -> separation of
3 cm bullae, often ... at sites of ruptured ... High-potency topical ... steroids 2. ... #Management #dermatology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Causes include: ... 1. ... system activity, 2. ... oxide synthesis, 3.
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
High incidence ... 3 of cases): 50% ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... 3 of cases): rarely ... anterior/posterior MSK
Normal hepatic vein Doppler Ultrasound tracing
1) a large antegrade waveform (negative velocity) noted during early and
tracing 1) a large ... antegrade waveform (negative ... towards the RV apex 2) ... on RA pressure 3) ... #pocus
Baker's Cyst on POCUS
Looking for DVT. 3 point compression US negative. But saw this in the
compression US negative ... fossa Key points 1) ... popliteal cyst 2) ... for a definitive diagnosis ... " 6) Rupture appears
Small Bowel Obstruction on POCUS

This 28yo female with history of Crohn's disease presents with abdominal pain,
abdominal pain, nausea ... for this SBO, diagnosed ... specificity using 1) ... small bowel), 2) ... of >2.5cm, and 3)
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
LFTs normal Diagnosed ... bedside assessment 2) ... to help confirm diagnosis ... 3) To assess for ... Point of Care Ultrasound
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
/50 Rule (part 1) ... and second ribs.1 ... was placed on 3 ... /50 Rule (part 2) ... Most commonly caused