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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Visual Complaints with Ocular Ultrasonography (POCUS)

- Dr. Tom Fadial @thame 

#Ocular
Ultrasonography (POCUS ... thame #Ocular #POCUS ... Ultrasound #Algorithm #Emergency ... Ophthalmology #Evaluation #Differential
Perimortem Hysterotomy Instructions

Do 4 minutes into arrest if uterus above the umbilicus

1. Manage Arrest
 • Compressions,
Towels, Scalpel, Scissors ... muscles with fingers/scissors ... peritoneum with fingers/scissors ... to fundus with scissors ... Instructions #Obstetrics #Emergency
Resuscitative Hysterotomy - Procedure Instructions
When? ASAP. Within 4 minutes when possible.
Who? Pregnant patient with uterus above
• Scalpel, Scissors ... down middle • Scissors ... from infant • Scissors ... checklist #obstetrics #emergency
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: ED Thoracotomy Instructions
1. CALL FOR HELP.
2. GATHER SUPPLIES.
   +/- Sterile gloves,
opening: Scalpel + Scissors ... Extend cut: Scissors ... Sternal saw, trauma scissors ... Instructions #procedure #emergency
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... narrowing the differential ... sick pts needing emergent ... #ChestPain #POCUS
ED Thoracotomy Instructions

Getting Into the Chest:
1. Bilateral finger thoracotomies
  • 4th or 5th intercostal space
subcutaneous tissue • Scissors ... through sternum • Scissors ... Instructions #procedure #emergency
#Diagnosis #EM #ENT #PrimaryCare #Sore #Throat #SoreThroat #Assessment #Airway #Emergency #RedFlags #Differential #Algorithm #Symptoms #Ddxof
Assessment #Airway #Emergency ... #RedFlags #Differential
Emergency Department ED Chest Pain Evaluation Pathway

Dr. Reuben Strayer @ https://twitter.com/emupdates

#ChestPain #Evaluation #Algorithm #Pathway #EmergencyDepartment #Diagnosis
Emergency Department ... Diagnosis #Management #Differential
Differential Diagnosis of Pericardial Effusion

Trauma
Pericarditis
Recent MI
Autoimmune 
Neoplastic 
Endocrine/Metabolic 
Venous Congestion 
Medications 

- Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#Pericardial
Differential Diagnosis ... Pericardial #Effusion #Differential ... Diagnosis #Management #Emergency
Ultrasound-Guided Regional Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine: Superficial Cervical Plexus Nerve Block
Uses in the Emergency Department:
Nerve Blocks in Emergency ... Block Uses in the Emergency ... ultrasound #anesthesia #pocus