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Core IM: Pearls on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

Definition: 
 • no slam dunk criteria 
 • definition in
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy ... Diagnosis: • look for signs ... (muddy brown casts ... #Diagnosis #Management ... ContrastInduced #Nephropathy
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Associated Lung Ultrasound ... sliding/barcode sign ... pleura in severe cases ... submassive PE) POCUS ... #Lung #POCUS #ultrasound
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
grip weakness caused ... There is neuropathy ... Froment's Sign is ... Jeanne’s sign is ... #physicalexam #msk
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... lumbar spine Signs ... sensation, etc) • Neuropathic ... CaudaEquina #Syndrome #MSK ... diagnosis #symptoms #signs
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
• Call for ultrasound ... examination and vital signs ... Plan definitive management ... small volume may cause ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... seizure, cranial neuropathy ... anterior/posterior MSK ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Management ... #Signs #Symptoms
Laceration bleeding into a water bath on POCUS

Laceration bleeding into a water bath! Taking name suggestions.
water bath on POCUS ... Silly string sign ... Cheese whiz sign ... Cotton @SonoMojo In case ... #clinical #ultrasound
Bilateral B-Lines in case of Pneumonia on Lung POCUS

Young healthy pt with fever/dyspnea. POCUS lung exam
Bilateral B-Lines in case ... Pneumonia on Lung POCUS ... POCUS lung exam ... partially seen shred sign ... #clinical #ultrasound
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... continuous vital sign ... The focus is on
Intramuscular Calf Hematoma on POCUS
80 y/o older man. CAD + DAPT.  Working on fishing boat.
Calf Hematoma on POCUS ... POCUS with no DVT ... signs, but demonstrating ... look for other causes ... #msk #ultrasound