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Hemothorax - Thoracic ultrasound in trauma
False positive for consolidated lung- organized clot in pleural space after
ultrasound in trauma ... Thoracic #ultrasound #trauma ... #pulmonary #effusion ... hemorrhagic #clinical #pocus
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
ensuring adequate perfusion ... maintain oxygen saturation ... The focus is on
Hemopericardium on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Valentine's day.  Shot through the heart--but not by Cupid.
Hemopericardium on POCUS ... Hemopericardium #POCUS ... #Pericardial #Effusion ... #Trauma
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resequenced Trauma ... life-threats in trauma ... hypoxia (<90% oxygen saturation ... resuscitation should focus ... #Trauma #Resuscitation
Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS

In an unstable pt w/ chest trauma, subxiphoid view FIRST!

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Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion ... with Tamponade on POCUS ... unstable pt w/ chest trauma ... #Pericardial #Effusion ... clinical #s4c #trauma
Pulmonary Contusion on Lung POCUS

A 20yo M presents after high speed MVA. BP 140/80, HR 95,
Contusion on Lung POCUS ... HR 95, RR20+, O2sat ... Contusion #Lung #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #trauma
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... 15 mg/kg/hr IV infusion ... • Vaspressor infusion ... #Pediatrics #Trauma
Hemopericardium on POCUS after Stab Wound

Stab wound to chest:
Blood clot ==> echos. 
Hemopericardium ==> Easily Missed
Hemopericardium on POCUS ... Missed Echogenic Effusion ... Hemopericardium #POCUS ... echocardiogram #trauma ... #hemorrhagic #effusion
Untreated VSD on POCUS Echocardiogram

Crazy POCUS of an untreated VSD with with pulmonary hypertension, Eisenmenger syndrome,
Untreated VSD on POCUS ... Echocardiogram Crazy POCUS ... and pericardial effusion ... In this situation ... Untreated #Cardiology #POCUS
MTP Gout Effusion on POCUS
50s male with DM/HTN (no hx gout) and great toe pain-MTP joint.
MTP Gout Effusion ... on POCUS 50s male ... No trauma. ... effusion in 1st ... POCUS for the win