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Ruptured Chordae Tendineae on POCUS Echocardiogram
 
Many underlying causes, not limited to: MVP, subacute endocarditis, connective
Chordae Tendineae on POCUS ... Many underlying causes ... MVP, subacute endocarditis ... Chordae #Tendineae #POCUS
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... immobilize • Splint ... : Extension splint ... Finger #Radiology #XRay
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Endocarditis Summary ... positive in 90% of IE cases ... Mycotic aneurysm • Splinter ... Septic Emboli Cause ... Treat underlying cause
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Discoloration - Splinter ... • Bacterial endocarditis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Sewing Needle stuck in patellar tendon on POCUS

A 30yo pt presents with 2d of knee pain.
patellar tendon on POCUS ... patella, indicator points ... A splinter would ... 872058237322919936 XRay ... patellar #tendon #POCUS
Retained bamboo splinter on POCUS
Piece of bamboo broke off in arm 5 days ago. Seen at
Retained bamboo splinter ... on POCUS Piece ... Xrays negative. ... Importance of POCUS ... RJonesSonoEM #bamboo #splinter
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Endocarditis - Overview ... Mycotic aneurysm • Splinter ... Septic emboli cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #Endocarditis
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
normal chest x-ray ... In this case, the ... EM #Radiology #POCUS
Wooden Splinter of POCUS Ultrasound
Pt sustained a wound to his hand while sanding wood. X-ray is
Wooden Splinter ... of POCUS Ultrasound ... X-ray is negative ... MaimoUltrasound #Wooden #Splinter ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture on POCUS ... Resolution: Splint ... who requested x-ray ... If pocus confirmed ... Instead, shared pocus