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Hematocrit Sign on Lung POCUS
The hematocrit sign refers to the echogenic layering of material in a
material in a pleural effusion ... due to exudative effusions ... or a hemothorax ... #ultrasound #pulmonary ... #layering #hemothorax
Plankton Sign on POCUS
Complex pleural effusion after CABG - plankton sign 
Plankton sign + , swirling
POCUS Complex ... pleural effusion ... + , swirling internal ... suggestive of hemothorax ... #pulmonary #effusion
Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

60 year old PT, fell on her chest 4 days ago, tender
on POCUS. 60 ... year old PT, fell ... chest 4 days ago, tender ... of pericardial effusion ... #ultrasound #msk
Plankton Sign in Pleural Effusion on Lung POCUS
Typically highly suggestive of hemothorax
In this patient:
  PH
Plankton Sign in ... Pleural Effusion ... on Lung POCUS ... #hemothorax #ultrasound ... #lung #pulmonary
Ruptured Achilles Tendon on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Case of the Week! 30 yo M presented
Ruptured Achilles Tendon ... (POCUS) Case ... #Ruptured #Complete ... #Tear #MSK #Clinical ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
Osteomyelitis / Septic Arthritis on POCUS

A diabetic adult presents with pain and fever at this site.
Septic Arthritis on POCUS ... with overlying effusion ... and tendon. ... Coupled w/ the history ... #ultrasound #msk
Internal Jugular Vein Distension with Valsalva Maneuver on POCUS

Inserting a central line but the target vein
Valsalva Maneuver on POCUS ... your patient can comply ... , ask them to "bear ... Valsalva #Maneuver #POCUS ... #Clinical #Ultrasound
Assessment of Chest Tube Drains
Stepwise assessment of Chest Tube Function
TUBE POSITIONING
 • Look at the CXR:
suction to large effusions ... pneumothorax • 24-28 Fr tension ... pneumothorax • 28-32 Fr hemothorax ... drainage of an effusion ... being on water sear