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Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
coagulation defects. 1) ... delivery of child 3) ... #AFLP #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
Live Ectopic Pregnancy ... Pearls: #1 Confirm ... Ectopic pregnancy ... #POCUS #clinical ... #obgyn #obstetrics
Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal Pelvic Ultrasound

A 31yo female s/p tubal ligation presents with right lower
Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy ... Transvaginal Pelvic Ultrasound ... occurred acutely 1 ... #POCUS #clinical ... #obgyn #obstetrics
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Fatty Liver of Pregnancy ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... Preeclampsia, HELLP ... #hepatology #obstetrics ... #obgyn #diagnosis
RUSH(ed) Exam - POCUS Protocol
Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension
1. Parasternal Long Cardiac View
2. Apical Four-Chamber
and Hypotension 1. ... Cardiac View 3. ... Pregnancy and DVT ... depending on clinical ... #Protocol #diagnosis
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
tenderness to help ... confirm diagnosis ... 3) To assess for ... , with clinical ... #ultrasound
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
1. look for a ... beats CXR on time, cost ... wasted on rib fx 3. ... diagnosis; the ... #clinical #ultrasound