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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis - Elevated Liver ... Enteropathy -> Ascites ... Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction ... : Abdominal pain
Positive FAST exam - Morrison’s Pouch

Ever so often its nice to gaze upon a crisp &
Positive FAST exam ... Hemorrhage #pocus #ultrasound ... #clinical #abdominalus ... #trauma #FAST # ... Positive #LUQ
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
metabolism accumulate → Fat ... nausea, vomiting, abdominal ... develops (DIC, ascites ... Findings: • ↑AST ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound
Focused Assessment with Sonography for HIV/TB - The FASH Exam

The main objective of the FASH exam
for HIV/TB - The FASH ... objective of the FASH ... effusions, enlarged abdominal ... focal spleen and liver ... Focused #Assessment #Ultrasound
Positive LUQ Fast Exam

Martial arts kicked in abd; +echogenic material LUQ;VSS, CT: Mod ascites w thickened
Positive LUQ Fast ... LUQ;VSS, CT: Mod ascites ... #Positive #LUQ ... #pocus #ultrasound ... #clinical #abdominalus
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Lelli's Test (Lever ... ACL Injury A fist ... Positive on the ... #Lellis #Test #Lever ... #physicalexam #sports
Cirrhosis, ascites, edematous gallbladder wall and a gallstone on Abdominal Ultrasound - POCUS 

Dr. J. Christian
Cirrhosis, ascites ... a gallstone on Abdominal ... Ultrasound - POCUS ... #Cirrhosis #Liver ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Sudden, severe, can last ... worsen with head position ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... Positive Hallpike ... Positive head impulse
Positive FAST exam at the caudal liver edge

Ultrasound isn't as sensitive for solid organ injury, but
Positive FAST exam ... edge Ultrasound ... value is in the positive ... #positive #trauma ... #caudal #ultrasound
Gastric Rupture on Positive RUQ FAST Exam

Bike vs Car.  Bicyclist hits anterior torso on mailbox.
RUQ FAST Exam ... #Rupture #RUQ #FAST ... #Abdominal #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #Liver #Trauma