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Abscess and Cobblestoning on POCUS

Cobblestoning of inflamed fat (“hot” cobblestoning!) and an echogenic abscess. This should
on POCUS Cobblestoning ... This should be incised ... Cobblestoning #POCUS ... #clinical #cellulitis ... #ultrasound #radiology
Point-of-care Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Abscess in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

1. POCUS is more accurate
Point-of-care Ultrasound ... POCUS is more accurate ... from cellulitis ... clinically evident. 2. ... #POCUS #Accuracy
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Indication → Pre-test ... Step 2: Pre-test ... Develop a pre-test ... & Specificity Assess ... #ultrasound #management
Cellulitis and underlying abscess on POCUS exam

The hyperechoic areas represent inflamed subcutaneous tissue (“hot fat”), and
Cellulitis and underlying ... abscess on POCUS ... You should I&D this ... #abscess #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound
Neck Lymph Nodes on POCUS

Neck mass or swelling? POCUS is a good first test to distinguish
first test to distinguish ... cellulitis vs abscess ... These are 2 lymph ... approach as an abscess ... #clinical #ultrasound
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
on Transvaginal POCUS ... +preg test. ... an IUP or not. #2 ... Unstable patients should ... Transvaginal #Pelvic #Ultrasound
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

50's male CAP on Day 4 Zpak but worsening-fever, congestion, cough. BP
Echocardiogram ... Apical 2 next. ... exercise echo stress test ... 2 yrs ago neg to ... #ultrasound #Cardiology
Retained Bullet on POCUS
Although it kinda looks like an eyeball, the clinical scenario here was a
concerning for an abscess ... So is it an abscess ... Should we cut it ... other diagnostic test ... clinical #ultrasound