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False Positive Lung Point on POCUS
Lung-Cardiac Point and Lung-Diaphragm Point
These images highlight selected differentials to pleural
Point on POCUS ... demonstrate common findings ... point," a finding ... in pneumothorax-related ... False #LungPoint #POCUS
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Ultrasound Findings ... Pneumothorax: ... #pulmonary #differential ... #POCUS #ultrasound ... #findings
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
Coccidioides - Negative ... BAL GM does not differentiate ... of mold-active antifungals ... Clav (may be + as long ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Overview of antifungal ... , hypokalemia, negative ... hallucinations, rashes/long-term ... management #treatment #antifungals ... #comparison #table
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
• Should be on differential ... no matter how long ... the OR • HD stable ... first-line study - If negative ... • CT findings