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Pelvic Intraabdominal Abscess on POCUS
Fever, low BP with lower abd pain x 8 days-worsening. WBC-28.9K. Pelvis
Pelvic Intraabdominal ... Abscess on POCUS ... Pelvis sag of RUSH ... #Abscess #POCUS ... clinical #Abdominal #Ultrasound
Obstetric Ultrasound Pocket Card
1st Trimester Checklist:
 • Look for signs of an IUP
 • Gestational dating
Obstetric Ultrasound ... heart rate • Assess ... fetal #Obstetrics #Ultrasound ... POCUS #checklist #pelvic
Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal Pelvic Ultrasound

A 31yo female s/p tubal ligation presents with right lower
on Transvaginal Pelvic ... Ultrasound A ... will not change management ... #Transvaginal #Pelvic ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
Intraosseous (EZ-IO) Access in the Humeral Head of an adult

Rule of 45s:
- 45mm needle
- 45° angle
Intraosseous (EZ-IO) Access ... Can be used with pelvic ... conscious pt #Management
DETROIT CARDIOGENIC SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM

INCLUSION CRITERIA
Acute Myocardial Infarction
 Ischemic Symptoms
 EKG and/or biomarker evidence of AMI
ACTIVATE CATH LAB ACCESS ... femoral arterial access ... visualization with use of ultrasound ... Obtain venous access ... DCSI #Initiative #Management
There are multiple sites in which IO access can be obtained

Proximal humerus – insert about 1
sites in which IO access ... and bypass the pelvic ... Lines #Locations #Management
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
expose neck to assess ... Chest/abdomen/pelvis ... exam • Bind pelvis ... known or potential pelvic ... Survey #CABCDE #management
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
& Specificity Assess ... #Stewardship #ultrasound ... #management #diagnosis
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
• Call for ultrasound ... pericardiocentesis, re-assess ... using ultrasound ... Plan definitive management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Establish IV/IO Access ... Setup - Ultrasound ... Shock #Diagnosis #Management