5 results
Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
• PIPE: Aortic dissection ... , aneurysms, DVT ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... Exam #protocol #diagnosis ... #Ultrasound #pocus
Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis
Primary Back Pathology:
 • Musculoligamentous injury (a.k.a. lumbosacral strain)
 • Spondylosis (i.e.
Diagnosis Primary ... Referred Pain: • Aorta ... : Dissection, Aneurysm ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #causes #primarycare
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... the wall of the aorta ... with chest/abd/back ... Thoracic aortic aneurysm ... #diagnosis #management
AAA Rupture on Abdominal POCUS

Elderly female with back pain and hypotension.  While sensitivity of ultrasound
POCUS Elderly ... female with back ... high, in this case ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Rupture
Aortic dissection on Cardiac CTA

This is a amazing gated CTA showing a real time cine clip
aortic aneurysm ... the ascending aorta ... radiate to the back ... Diagnosis is usually ... The diagnosis can