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X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
Point Of Care UltraSound ... (POCUS) to CT or ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #ChestXRay #KUB ... #CXR #Sensitivity
Pulmonary Infections in HIV-AIDS
Bacterial: 
 • No organism identified, Strep pneumoniae, H. influenzae, S.aureus, Streptococcus Grp
failure, COPD, Lung ... : Imaging (CXR ... +/- High res CT ... chest scan), CBC ... HIVAIDS #workup #diagnosis
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
CT demonstrates ... can suggest the diagnosis ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest # ... #SepticEmboli #Cavity
Miliary Pattern - Chest Radiology
 • Miliary opacities are scattered, small (1 -4 mm) nodules
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Radiology • Miliary ... throughout the lungs ... Differential Diagnosis ... #CXR #clinical ... #CT
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
Ultrasound Middle ... Patient had CXR ... Diagnosis made at ... 5 minutes and CT ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Skin exam for infection ... neuroexam - Oral cavity ... unless prior heart/lung ... stratification #diagnosis