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Pediatric Skull Fracture with Associated Hematoma on POCUS

Working with the challenges of risk stratification, management of
with Associated Hematoma ... stratification, management ... of peds head trauma ... Skull #Fracture #Hematoma ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
Traumatic Spleen Hematoma on POCUS
Peds blunt abd trauma is scary.. A reminder why #POCUS negative for
Traumatic Spleen Hematoma ... lead to premature diagnostic ... abdomen was benign clinically ... #Traumat #clinical ... #ultrasound
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
of airway, head/neck ... resuscitation should focus ... definitive airway management ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management
Perinephric fluid on POCUS

Differential Diagnosis: Calyceal rupture due to obstruction (eg, ureteral stone, crossing vessels, compression
Perinephric fluid on POCUS ... Differential Diagnosis ... ), perinephric hematoma ... #ultrasound #renal ... #kidney #clinical
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Recent history of trauma ... organ damage Clinical ... fulminans • Subcutaneous ... dissecting hematoma ... #Coagulation #diagnosis
Necrotizing Fasciitis on Groin POCUS

50yo diabetic female presents with medial groin pain (where probe is for
Fasciitis on Groin POCUS ... most effective management ... concerning for nec ... 2014): "STAFF" subcutaneous ... #clinical #ultrasound
Cardiac Tamponade on POCUS
Hypotension in trauma is not always due to hypovolemia. This was a great
Hypotension in trauma ... in diagnosing cardiac ... for definitive management ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #trauma #cardiology
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
validation beyond a clinical ... diagnosis; the ... associated overlying hematoma ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #trauma
Baker's Cyst on POCUS
Looking for DVT. 3 point compression US negative. But saw this in the
Baker's Cyst on POCUS ... generally no further management ... identification of the 'neck ... for a definitive diagnosis ... #clinical #ultrasound