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X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
Care UltraSound (POCUS ... considerations for high-risk ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Accessory Breast Tissue on POCUS
Painful axillary swelling. Recent vaginal delivery. Concern for soft tissue infection. POCUS
Breast Tissue on POCUS ... POCUS done. ... Diagnosis? ... Also at risk for ... Accessory #Breast #POCUS
Fusiform Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) on Long Axis POCUS

Just a simple fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm in
) on Long Axis POCUS ... color. >3cm is diagnostic ... with significant risk ... Aneurysm #AAA #Long #POCUS
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal 4 Chamber

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
Fibrillation on POCUS ... Diagnosis? ... POCUS helpful. ... Still v.fib ETCO2 rises ... getting 12 lead ECG, POCUS
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Parasternal Short Axis

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
Fibrillation on POCUS ... Diagnosis? ... POCUS helpful. ... Still v.fib ETCO2 rises ... getting 12 lead ECG, POCUS
Health risks of obesity

Greatly increased risk (RR >3):
 - Mortality (BMI >30) 
 - Type 2
Health risks of ... Greatly increased risk ... confers a 92x ^ risk ... Sleep apnoea #Diagnosis ... #Obesity #Risks
Fournier's Gangrene on Scrotal POCUS
An unfortunate patient presented to the ED with a painful, red, swollen
Gangrene on Scrotal POCUS ... #POCUS shows thickened ... Diagnosis: Fournier's ... potentially avoids a risky
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis ... marrow Mean age at diagnosis ... 10,000 new cases diagnosed ... and risk-stratification ... • Risks: infection
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk ... guideline Low Risk ... Procedures - Diagnostic ... sphincterotomy High Risk ... LowRisk #HighRisk #Diagnosis
Point of Care Ultrasound for Appendicitis - Visual Abstract

Can emergency physicians diagnose appendicitis with high specificity
emergency physicians diagnose ... combination of risk ... Michael Prats #POCUS