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Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Associated Lung Ultrasound ... Possible small plural effusion ... Possible bilateral effusion ... #differential #diagnosis ... #Lung #POCUS #ultrasound
RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
RV Strain in Pulmonary ... Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram ... followed by 90mg iv infusion ... #RVStrain #Pulmonary ... #clinical #ultrasound
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... CXR, CTA Chest, Echocardiogram ... stacked nebs • PE ... Management #treatment #criticalcare
Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
Pulmonary Embolism ... most support her diagnosis ... Resolution: Pulmonary ... Thrombus #InTransit #clinical ... #ultrasound #echocardiogram
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... on scores and clinical ... score (30-day PE-related ... prognostication #diagnosis ... stratification #criticalcare
Hemopericardium on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Valentine's day.  Shot through the heart--but not by Cupid.
Hemopericardium on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Diagnosis? ... #S4C #clinical ... #cardiology #ultrasound ... #Pericardial #Effusion
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... of poor organ perfusion ... , begin packed red ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... Shock #Management #CriticalCare
Large Pleural Effusion on Lung Ultrasound (POCUS)

Usually reach for a smaller footprint (phased or micro-convex) for
on Lung Ultrasound ... micro-convex) for diagnosing ... #clinical #pocus ... #ultrasound #lung ... #pulmonary
RUSH(ed) Exam - POCUS Protocol
Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension
1. Parasternal Long Cardiac View
2. Apical Four-Chamber
RUSH(ed) Exam - ... Pulmonary View ... Pulmonary View ... DVT depending on clinical ... POCUS #Protocol #diagnosis
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
Household exposure - Pet ... : conjunctival suffusion ... failure • Severe pulmonary ... disease ARDS Diagnosis ... Epidemiologic exposure + clinical