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Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
inoculating ascitic fluid ... Treat if other signs ... (fever, abdominal ... IV CTX - Can ... #diagnosis #management
Small Bowel Obstruction
Visualized here are dilated loops of bowel as a result of SBO. One can
One can see hyperechoic ... fecal material ... ," and abdominal ... free fluid between ... Radiology #POCUS #AbdominalUS
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Abdominal or flank ... be present or signs ... Pathophysiology: • Bacteria ... Coli, but can also ... ultrasound as initial
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Arterial Line: ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... precede other signs ... of fluid can predict ... comparison #challenges #management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... asymmetric arm BP ... pain • HTN • ... Cerebrospinal fluid ... gut involvement, abdominal