6 results
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
coagulation defects. 1) ... plasma exchange 2) Fatty ... delivery of child 3) ... TTPHUS #HELLP #AFLP ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
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
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
of Pregnancy (AFLP ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... iMedEducation #AFLP ... Pregnancy #hepatology ... #obstetrics #obgyn
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
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
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