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Retained Products of Conception (RPOC) on Transabdominal Pelvic Ultrasound

Which of the following explains this patient's post-partum
Retained Products ... Resolution: RPOC (retained ... #Retained #Products
Subinvolution of the uterus refers to the delayed return of the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size
Causes Retained ... Ultrasound (to detect retained ... Surgical removal of retained
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Tissue (10%): • Retained ... blood clots • Retained
Retained wood splinter removal on POCUS

Retained wood piece in volar fingertip-22 days ago. X-rays neg. Diagnosed
Retained wood splinter ... removal on POCUS Retained
4 T’s Mnemonic for Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage (PPH)

Tone (70%):
 - Uterine Atony
 - Tx: Massage,
Tissue (10%) - Retained
Causes of Post-Partum Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
6 W's for causes of PPF
 - Wind: pneumonia,
Endometritis • Retained
Polychromatophilia - Note 2 large blue-gray erythrocytes as seen on H&E stain. On a stain for
cells would show retained
Twinkle artifact from retained bullet on POCUS
Patient had pain and swelling so performed POCUS to see
artifact from retained
Rhabdoid Cells versus Rhabdomyoblastic Cells

Rhabdoid Cells:

• Prominent nucleolus 

• Paranuclear inclusions 

• Pleomorphism Ø 

• CK/EMA
Myogenin +, INI1 retained
ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Fundamentals
Definitions:
 • ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides prolonged pulmonary and/or circulatory support
Venous blood is returned ... Venous blood is returned