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Barcode Sign in Pneumothorax on POCUS - M-Mode

seashore sign: normal lung sliding

barcode/stratosphere sign: pneumothorax 

#Pneumothorax #Barcode
Barcode Sign in Pneumothorax ... #Pneumothorax ... #Sign #POCUS #Diagnosis ... #Comparison #Seashore ... stratosphere #Clinical #Pulmonary
H’s and T’s Mnemonic - Causes of Cardiac Arrest
H's - Hypovolemia, Hypoxia, Hydrogen Ions (acidosis), Hyperkalemia
Tamponade, Tension Pneumothorax ... Thromboembolism (Pulmonary ... #differential #diagnosis ... #acls #checklist
Subcutaneous Emphysema vs Pneumothorax on POCUS
Don't mistake for PTX -> Find ribs to confirm pleural line
Subcutaneous Emphysema ... vs Pneumothorax ... #Emphysema #comparison ... #ultrasound #lung ... #pneumothorax #
Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
Interpretation Checklist ... Check apices for pneumothorax ... Interpretation #Checklist ... #radiology #diagnosis ... #pulmonary
Pneumothorax Diagnosis on M-Mode

Left Lung: Normal sliding, sandy beach appearance

Right Lung: No lung sliding, Barcode Sign!

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Pneumothorax Diagnosis ... @MRamzyDO #Pneumothorax ... #Sign #POCUS #Diagnosis ... #Comparison #Clinical ... #Pulmonary #LungSliding
Lung Ultrasound: Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema vs ARDS
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema:
 • Smooth pleural line
 • AIS >
Lung Ultrasound: ... Cardiogenic Pulmonary ... #edema #comparison ... #clinical #diagnosis ... #ultrasound
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
Chest Pain - Diagnosis ... dissection • Pneumothorax ... • Pulmonary embolism ... EKG • Bedside ultrasound ... #Chest #Pain #Diagnosis
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Pulmonary Pathology ... Associated Lung Ultrasound ... Findings Pneumothorax ... #differential #diagnosis ... #Lung #POCUS #ultrasound
False Positive Lung Point on POCUS
Lung-Cardiac Point and Lung-Diaphragm Point
These images highlight selected differentials to pleural
" a finding in pneumothorax-related ... lungdiaphragam #ultrasound ... #pulmonary #differential ... #diagnosis #mimics
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pathophysiology Comparison ... tamponade, or tension pneumothorax ... Pulmonary embolism ... or pneumothorax ... #criticalcare #diagnosis