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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
substance use • Esophageal ... necrosis (7-14 days later ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Blood cultures • CXR ... CT Lung Abscess
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
Contents seen on Lung ... Patient had CXR ... Hyperechoic bright spots ... 5 minutes and CT ... Ultrasound #POCUS #clinical
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Chagas disease) Clinical ... food or saliva • Chest ... sudden weight loss later ... Three clinical features ... evaluated with CT
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
This patient’s clinical ... Due to their short ... x-ray (CXR), try ... not seen on a CXR ... #Lung #Pulmonary