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Rib Fracture on POCUS

There is an interruption in the continuity of this bone (rib), indicated by
Rib Fracture on ... POCUS There is ... continuity of this bone ... superior to X-ray ... #POCUS #clinical
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
Salter Harris Fractures ... be visible on X-ray ... growth arrest of bone ... growth arrest of bone ... opposite limb XR for comparison
Pneumonia on Chest Xray and POCUS

Extensive pneumonia in lower left lobe (red arrow). 
POCUS: Dynamic air
Pneumonia on Chest Xray ... and POCUS Extensive ... POCUS: Dynamic air ... #CXR #Comparison ... #Clinical #Lung
POCUS appearance of Pleural thickening at right base. (patient was referred as possible pleural effusion, referral
POCUS appearance ... effusion, referral x-ray ... Pleural #Thickening #POCUS ... #Clinical #Comparison ... #Lung #Ultrasound
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture ... at an elbow x-ray ... posterior) and bone ... Splint: Posterior long ... Humerus #Radiology #XRay
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
Radius Fracture ... on POCUS Great ... of a long bone ... Could also do X-ray ... #bone #msk #orthopedics
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
Injuries - Elbow Xrays ... associated with fractures ... If less than one ... supracondylar fracture ... Elbow #Injuries #Xrays
This is a Buckle fracture. Elevation in straight hyperechoic cortex of long bone. Distal smooth edged
This is a Buckle fracture ... hyperechoic cortex of long ... bone. ... Always check comparison ... #Clinical #POCUS
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
6 mSv 2 years BONE ... Tomography (CT) — Lung ... S IMAGING - Bone ... ’S IMAGING - Bone ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison
Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

It’s super easy! Place linear probe in long axis over point of
Sternal fracture ... on POCUS. ... linear probe in long ... disruption of bony ... Xray read as normal