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Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Ultrasound Findings ... sliding/barcode sign ... #pulmonary #differential ... #diagnosis #signs ... #Lung #POCUS #ultrasound
Corrigan's Pulse seen on Carotid / Jugular Ultrasound

You’re preparing to put in an IJ central line
Carotid / Jugular Ultrasound ... to put in an IJ central ... see this on your ultrasound ... POCUS #Clinical #Ultrasound ... #Neck #Sign
The BLUE-protocol decision tree - performed on dyspneic patients who will be admitted to the ICU

The
BLUE-protocol combines signs ... with lung-rockets ... A-profile at one lung ... Algorithm #Dyspnea #CriticalCare ... #Ultrasound
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
and Management Differential ... Targeted Exam: Mental ... (JVP, edema), Lung ... POCUS (B-lines, lung ... Management #treatment #criticalcare
Myotonic Dystrophy
Typically presents in middle age with weakness of hands, legs and neck.
 - Mental deficiency
hands, legs and neck ... - Mental deficiency ... face leads to a long ... Myotonia occurs - inability ... Myotonia #Diagnosis #signs
The BLUE-protocol decision tree - performed on dyspneic patients who will be admitted to the ICU

The
BLUE-protocol combines signs ... with lung-rockets ... A-profile at one lung ... Algorithm #Dyspnea #CriticalCare ... #Ultrasound
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Full Set of Vital Signs ... Setup - Ultrasound ... Reversibles 3) Stabilize ... - Distended neck ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Six-step approach to ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement

I. Identify anatomy of insertion site and localization of
Six-step approach to ultrasound-guided ... central venous ... Use compression ultrasound ... tip is placed centrally ... Venous #Management #CriticalCare
Approach to Hemorrhagic Shock
PLAN FOR CONTROLLING HEMORRHAGE & ACTIVATE MASSIVE TRANSFUSION PROTOCOL
 • Activate massive transfusion
Don't wait for central ... Use hemodynamic stability ... OnePager on TEG) Nick ... Management #Summary #CriticalCare
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Exacerbation Signs ... muscle use • Inability ... Asthma: • Volume control ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare