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Hematocrit Sign on Lung POCUS
The hematocrit sign refers to the echogenic layering of material in a
Hematocrit Sign on Lung ... echogenic layering of material ... in a pleural effusion ... or a hemothorax ... #POCUS #clinical
Empyema on POCUS

89-year-old male with fever and dyspnea. Lung ultrasound reveals what chest x-ray hides -
Empyema on POCUS ... 89-year-old ... Lung ultrasound ... #Clinical #Pulmonary ... #Effusion
Apical Approach Pericardiocentesis on POCUS Echocardiogram

Apical approach had best pocket + good distance away from lung
Pericardiocentesis on POCUS ... distance away from lung ... In-plane off lateral ... Echocardiogram #A4c #clinical ... #cardiology #effusion
Elbow arthrocentesis with POCUS 
Probe oriented transverse with obvious effusion in the olecranon fossa
Make sure your
transverse with obvious effusion ... your approach is lateral ... avoid the medially located ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #msk
Pleural effusion visualized as an anechoic fluid collection located cephalad to the arrows. #Clinical #EM #Radiology
Pleural effusion ... fluid collection located ... #Clinical #EM #Radiology ... #PCC #POCUS #Lung
Right lower lobe atelectasis
Chest x-rays of a 70-year old male who fell from the stairs and
There is some loculated ... as a result of hematothorax ... surrounded by aerated lung ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral #
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
Echocardiogram A 55-year-old ... edema, and clear lungs ... circumferential pericardial effusion ... Echocardiogram #a4c #pocus ... #clinical #cardiology
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
his centrally located ... This patient’s clinical ... exam findings and clinical ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary