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

1. POCUS is more accurate
POCUS is more accurate ... POCUS has a negative ... Source Article: ... #POCUS #Accuracy ... Diagnosis #Exam #VisualAbstract
Algorithm to decrease AFib admissions - Visual Abstract by hellomynameisDrKirsty
@KirstyChallen

Source: Implementation of a Novel Algorithm to
Algorithm to decrease ... KirstyChallen Source ... AFib #Discharge #Algorithm ... #Fibrillation #Protocol ... #VisualAbstract
Point of Care Ultrasound Fluid Resuscitation Guide (using IVC and lung ultrasound)

Source Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26475100

#IVFluid #Resuscitation #Algorithm
ultrasound) Source ... Resuscitation #Algorithm ... #Protocol #POCUS
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... narrowing the differential ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... Crashing #Diagnosis #Protocol
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
Onset Fever - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Fungal • Protozoa ... Skin Infection Abscess ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
Origin (FUO) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Osteomyelitis • Occult abscess ... • Fungal • Protozoa ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
POCUS Confirmation of CVC Placement - Visual Abstract
How accurate is a single view ultrasound protocol for
POCUS Confirmation ... view ultrasound protocol ... central venous access ... - POCUS - 27.6 min ... diagnosis #ebm #visualabstract
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Pyogenic liver abscess ... or Pseudomonas Sources ... from contiguous focus ... Portal vein (from sources ... children #peds #differential
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... cells as a direct source ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... - Cyanide - Propofol ... and can act as source
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
expose neck to assess ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... to assess for PTX ... Find bleeding source ... massive transfusion protocol