5 results
Dilated Common Bile Duct on POCUS
50's yo patient with RUQ abd pain. Vitals stable/afebrile. Labs: WBC
Common Bile Duct on POCUS ... pattern hepatic panel ... Subsequently had CT ... mass in distal CBD ... #POCUS #ultrasound
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... Unknown Origin (FUO ... 1 Workup: • CBC ... comprehensive metabolic panel ... ESR, +/- CRP • CT
Diagnosis of Small Bowel Obstruction on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Pt w/ acute abd pain/distention, intracting
Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... Pt w/ acute abd ... arrival, thanks to pocus ... >2.5cm, ‘to & fro ... have to wait for CT
Positive LUQ Fast Exam

Martial arts kicked in abd; +echogenic material LUQ;VSS, CT: Mod ascites w thickened
arts kicked in abd ... material LUQ;VSS, CT ... Positive #LUQ #pocus ... #abdominalus #trauma
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Unknown Origin (FUO ... ) Diagnostic Algorithm ... lower extremities, CT ... Order 18FDG-PET/CT ... Unknown #Origin #FUO