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Point-of-care Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Abscess in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

1. POCUS is more accurate
Point-of-care Ultrasound ... in Skin and Soft ... POCUS is more accurate ... is not clinically ... #POCUS #Accuracy
Cellulitis and underlying abscess on POCUS exam

The hyperechoic areas represent inflamed subcutaneous tissue (“hot fat”), and
and underlying abscess ... on POCUS exam ... should I&D this abscess ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #skin
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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compression of nerve ... Spinal infection/abscess ... Diastematomyelia Physical Exam ... decreased rectal tone ... stimulation of skin