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Ultrasound (POCUS) For Nerve Blocks
Nerve block sites, agents, dosing and duration
Infographic by Dr. David Cisewski @dhcisewski
#Management
Ultrasound (POCUS ... Cisewski @dhcisewski #Management ... #Block #Sites #Anesthetics ... #Dosing #Doses ... #Table
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 • Sudden alteration in
Local Anaesthetic ... inform immediate clinical ... establish intravenous access ... small incremental dose ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Cellulitis and underlying abscess on POCUS exam

The hyperechoic areas represent inflamed subcutaneous tissue (“hot fat”), and
and underlying abscess ... on POCUS exam ... represent inflamed subcutaneous ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #skin
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Ratio Step 1: Clinical ... with a focused clinical ... probability based on clinical ... & Specificity Assess ... #ultrasound #management
A high-resolution 7.5- 10-MHz or higher linear array ultrasound transducer is used to perform an ocular
higher linear array ultrasound ... water-soluble ultrasound ... Able to assess for ... #POCUS #ocular # ... #clinical
Finger Abscess on POCUS

This 40yo diabetic presents with 3rd MCP pain and erythema x 2d, now
POCUS This 40yo ... Here is his ultrasound ... I&D of the subcutaneous ... #POCUS #clinical ... #Hand #ultrasound
Supraclavicular Abscess on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

There is a collection of hypoechoic fluid in the
Point of Care Ultrasound ... (POCUS) There ... the superficial subcutanous ... #POCUS #Neck #Ultrasound ... #Clinical
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
help and inform clinical ... pericardiocentesis, re-assess ... Plan definitive management ... Infiltrate local anaesthetic ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Peritonsillar Abscess on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

A 19yo female presents with pain and fever. Based
Peritonsillar Abscess ... (POCUS) A 19yo ... which is the best management ... #PTA #Ultrasound ... #POCUS #Clinical
Superficial Soft Tissue Abscess on POCUS

Which of the following symptoms does this patient most likely have?
Resolution:
on POCUS Which ... following symptoms does ... a superficial abscess ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound