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Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
of blood, pus, effusion ... cardiothoracic surgery, trauma ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... Plan definitive management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
= nonspecific (nausea ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... Intrahepatic Cholestasis Management ... Maternal Support - Critical ... obgyn #diagnosis #management
Aspiration of MTP Gout Effusion

Good to the last drop. In-plane ultrasound guided aspiration to maximize fluid
Good to the last ... In-plane ultrasound ... gout in this case ... #clinical #pocus ... #ultrasound #msk
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
lung disease Caused ... shunt (Type 2) Clinical ... contrast-enhanced TTE ... ) on room air Treatment ... #treatment #hepatology
Positive FAST exam at the caudal liver edge

Ultrasound isn't as sensitive for solid organ injury, but
Positive FAST exam ... edge Ultrasound ... Great tip to observe ... #positive #trauma ... #clinical #POCUS
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
- RUQ ultrasound ... Triglyceride level - Liver ... ERCP - Not routinely ... Non-intubated: Low-fat ... pain-dose ketamine infusion
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Recent history of trauma ... organ damage Clinical ... • TMA’s (HUS/TTP ... DIC • Severe Liver ... #treatment #management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... Rhabdomyolysis: • Trauma ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... #causes #treatment
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
point where tissue perfusion ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... H/O antecedent trauma ... including DM • Treatment ... #treatment
Chronic Pancreatitis

Definition: A pathologic fibroinflammatory syndrome of the pancreas in individuals with genetic, environmental, and/or other
stress. 60% of CP cases ... secretin-enhanced MRCP ... sensitivity) Clinical ... Pancreatitis #diagnosis #management ... gastroenterology #treatment