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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
AAAs should be closely ... to the risk of rupture ... hypotension and pain ... move the bowel out ... #Abdominal #Ultrasound
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... after surgery/trauma ... weird joints (shoulders ... onset of swelling, pain ... Wrist, MCP, or shoulder
MTP Gout Effusion on POCUS
50s male with DM/HTN (no hx gout) and great toe pain-MTP joint.
MTP Gout Effusion ... and great toe pain-MTP ... No trauma. ... MSU crystals=Gout ... #ultrasound #MSK
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
Ruptured AAA on ... AAA until ruled out ... AAA is hard to diagnose ... #ultrasound #abdominal ... #aneurysm #aorta
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Diagnosis Framework ... Arthritis • Gout ... Aortic/Iliac artery aneurysms ... Pallor-bruising 3) ... lower #extremity #msk
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
3. ... reactive arthritis, gout ... Spondyloarthropathies, gout ... Parallel, yellow = gout ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
patient, severe abdominal ... pain. ... (see below for diagnosis ... Live 12-week ruptured ... at the bedside #3
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... swelling, significant pain ... Gram stain and culture ... not possible • Ultrasound ... Dual-energy CT → MSU
Hemoperitoneum and Hemothorax from ruptured spleen - Perihepatic Window
30's female. No PMH/Not pregnant. Low BP/tachy presents
Hemothorax from ruptured ... Mild pain for 5 ... before passing out ... Hemothorax #clinical #ultrasound ... #pocus #abdominal
Hemoperitoneum from ruptured spleen - Pelvic Window
30's female. No PMH/Not pregnant. Low BP/tachy presents with syncope.
Mild pain for 5 ... before passing out ... Rebleeding in abdominal ... Hemoperitoneum #clinical #ultrasound ... #pocus #trauma