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Differential Diagnosis of Pericardial Effusion

Trauma
Pericarditis
Recent MI
Autoimmune 
Neoplastic 
Endocrine/Metabolic 
Venous Congestion 
Medications 

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#Pericardial
of Pericardial ... Effusion Trauma ... #Effusion #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Hemopericardium on POCUS after Stab Wound

Stab wound to chest:
Blood clot ==> echos. 
Hemopericardium ==> Easily Missed
Hemopericardium on POCUS ... Note third clip; ... - VCU Ultrasound ... echocardiogram #trauma ... #pericardial
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Setup - Ultrasound ... Stabilize and Survey ... pericarditis, Pericardial ... Cardiac surgery?
Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

60 year old PT, fell on her chest 4 days ago, tender
mild bruise Note ... subtle trace of pericardial ... effusion Dr. ... #ultrasound #msk ... #trauma
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
of blood, pus, effusion ... cardiothoracic surgery ... , trauma or iatrogenic ... Note the time. ... to identify pericardial
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Primary Survey: ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... PTX/HTX and/or pericardial ... #CABCDE #management