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Traumatic Splenic Hematoma on LUQ FAST Exam

31 yo M. Minor blunt trauma from bicycle accident. No
Minor blunt trauma ... Grade 4 spleen fracture ... #Fracture #LUQ ... Exam #Clinical #Ultrasound ... #Trauma #POCUS
Hemothorax - Thoracic ultrasound in trauma
False positive for consolidated lung- organized clot in pleural space after
Hemothorax - Thoracic ultrasound ... in trauma False ... positive for consolidated ... Sub-diaphragmatic (Spleen ... #trauma #pulmonary
Sternal Fracture on Ultrasound

Sternal fractures are not seen on x-ray. Here you can see the step-off
Sternal Fracture ... on Ultrasound ... are not seen on ... #trauma #pocus ... #clinical #ultrasound
Positive FAST Exam on POCUS
Pt fell off her bike. Is this FAST positive or negative? 
Positive
Positive FAST Exam ... hemidiaphragm and spleen ... #Exam #POCUS #trauma ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #spleen
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Idiopathic JAK-2 Positive ... Abnormal Abdominal Ultrasound ... determination, Smoking, positive ... Chest Symptoms • Sleep
Adrenal hematoma/hemorrhage on FAST exam

Adult male with RUQ/side pain after MVC. Transient prehospital hypotension.  Has
Has femur fracture ... No blush seen. ... hemorrhage #FAST #Positive ... #trauma #clinical ... #ultrasound
Positive LUQ on FAST Exam - Rupture Spleen

POCUS pearl: the splenorenal ligament tethers the spleen and
Positive LUQ on ... Exam - Rupture Spleen ... #FAST #Exam #Positive ... #clinical #trauma ... #ultrasound #splenic
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
after long bone fractures ... fibula) and hip fractures ... The speed of spread ... H/O antecedent trauma ... covering both gram positive
Positive FAST Exam Perihepatic Window

Multiple pts. with significant injuries from MVC. Young adult with femur fracture
Positive FAST Exam ... adult with femur fracture ... #Perihepatic #Positive ... Clinical #POCUS #Ultrasound ... #RUQ #Trauma
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... of basal skull fracture ... from >3 m, high-speed ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Head #Injury #trama