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Intestinal Ascariasis on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Ultrasound of tubular structure with echogenic walls in dilated
Ultrasound (POCUS ... ascariasis 1) ... ) an estimated 1 ... subtropical areas 3) ... lead to bowel obstruction
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
(see below for diagnosis ... Pearls: #1 Confirm ... at the bedside #3 ... Transvaginal #Pelvic #Ultrasound ... #obgyn #obstetrics
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Interpretation of LFTs R-value ... - elevation Obstruction ... NT) - If both are ... muscle injury: > 3 ... liver #chemistry #diagnosis
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
presenting with 3 ... normal chest x-ray ... Beside ultrasound ... the OR in under 1 ... EM #Radiology #POCUS
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
SOFA and SIRS 1) ... Setup - Ultrasound ... , code cart in rom ... Readily Reversibles 3) ... and Reverse • Obstructive
Small Bowel Obstruction on POCUS

This 28yo female with history of Crohn's disease presents with abdominal pain,
Small Bowel Obstruction ... on POCUS This ... for this SBO, diagnosed ... specificity using 1) ... of >2.5cm, and 3)
Baker's Cyst on POCUS
Looking for DVT. 3 point compression US negative. But saw this in the
Baker's Cyst on POCUS ... Looking for DVT. 3 ... fossa Key points 1) ... for a definitive diagnosis ... Medicine Point of Care
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
LFTs normal Diagnosed ... to help confirm diagnosis ... 3) To assess for ... pt and with X-ray ... Medicine Point of Care
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
1. look for a ... Most CXR are wasted ... on rib fx 3. ... beyond a clinical diagnosis ... #clinical #ultrasound
Conduct Disorder (CD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Must have >3 symptoms present in the past
- Must have >3 ... months, with >1 ... house, building or car ... of nontrivial value ... Pathophysiology #diagnosis