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Superficial Soft Tissue Abscess on POCUS

Which of the following symptoms does this patient most likely have?
Resolution:
on POCUS Which ... a superficial abscess ... twitter.com/EUSmkh/status ... 938084384351145989 #SoftTissue ... #Abscess #POCUS
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... Gravity Step 3: Assess ... volume status and ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
Front of Neck Access ... Right-handed operator stands ... Left-handed operator stands ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... Assess volume status ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... mechanism 2) Volume Status ... thirst, Lack of access ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
for Crises in Anaesthesia ... alteration in mental status ... establish intravenous access ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... IV access 4. ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... IV access 4. ... Consider consulting anesthesia ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... Assess functional ... status - Able ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
basins, midwestern states ... Pregnancy • Outdoor worker ... Farmer and forestry work ... adjacent to the focus ... or intracranial abscesses