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Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
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Interpretation of LFTs R-value ... - elevation Obstruction ... NT) - If both are ... muscle injury: > 3 ... liver #chemistry #diagnosis
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
(see below for diagnosis ... re-confirm you are ... at the bedside #3 ... Transvaginal #Pelvic #Ultrasound ... #obgyn #obstetrics
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
LFTs normal Diagnosed ... 3) To assess for ... pt and with X-ray ... Medicine Point of Care ... #ultrasound
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... diseases to exclude are ... musculoskeletal systems • Kidneys ... or proteinase 3 ... Glomerulonephritis, arthritis, obstructive
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Most CXR are wasted ... on rib fx 3. ... beyond a clinical diagnosis ... completely replace x-ray ... #clinical #ultrasound
Solitary Cell Plasmacytoma

What?
• Plasma cell neoplasms can present as a single lesion (solitary plasmacytoma)
• In 3%
plasmacytoma) • In 3% ... 50-70 y/o • 2/3 ... epistaxis, and nasal obstruction ... X-Ray Imaging ... hypercalcemia, or kidney