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Necrotizing Fasciitis on POCUS
I was presented a patient with an "abscess". This is why we #POCUS.
Necrotizing Fasciitis ... patient with an "abscess ... ultrasound shows air ... for cellulitis ... #Fasciitis #POCUS
Common Infections in a Hospitalized Patient - GRUBS-C Mnemonic

G - GI (-itis): Cholecystitis, Pancreatitis, Peritonitis, Appendicitis,
empyema, lung abscess ... Complications: Endocarditis ... / Soft Tissue: Cellulitis ... , Abscess, Necrotizing ... Fasciitis C -
Necrotizing Fasciitis on POCUS

Dirty Shadow = ring down artifact. 

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#Necrotizing #Fasciitis #POCUS #Cellulitis #Ultrasound
Necrotizing Fasciitis ... on POCUS Dirty ... #Fasciitis #POCUS ... #Cellulitis #Ultrasound ... DirtyShadowing #Air
Infectious Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Polyarticular Join Pain
 • Viral Myalgia
 • Viral Arthritis
Infection • Endocarditis ... Peri-Articular • Cellulitis ... • Necrotizing ... Fasciitis • Septic ... Bursitis • Abscess
Klebsiella Thigh Abscess on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Redness over the thigh. POCUS shows this.
Klebsiella Thigh Abscess ... POCUS shows this ... Soft tissue air/ ... worrisome for necrotizing ... fasciitis.
Complex mitral valve endocarditis with pericardial effusion, myocardial abscess, and reduced LV systolic function - Echocardiogram
Complex mitral valve ... endocarditis with ... Echocardiogram (PLAX ... #myocardial #abscess ... clinical #cardiology #pocus
Necrotizing Fasciitis on Groin POCUS

50yo diabetic female presents with medial groin pain (where probe is for
Necrotizing Fasciitis ... on Groin POCUS ... #Necrotizing #Fasciitis ... #Groin #POCUS # ... clinical #ultrasound #cellulitis
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
• Infection: Cellulitis ... , Abscess, Necrotizing ... fasciitis • Inflammation ... Poor pulses - Hair ... • Inflammation/cellulitis
Waterborne Infections - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Infections that can be acquired from fresh water, brackish water, sea
Giardiasis (Giardia) • Viral ... HABs) Skin • Cellulitis ... (Mycobacteria abscessus ... aeruginosa • Necrotizing ... Fasciitis - Vibrio
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
c-spine not cleared; plan ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... Analgesia/sedation plan ... pupil, normalized vital ... blankets, forced-air