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Sternal fracture on POCUS. 

60 year old PT, fell on her chest 4 days ago, tender
year old PT, fell ... of pericardial effusion ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #ultrasound #msk ... #trauma
MTP Gout Effusion on POCUS
50s male with DM/HTN (no hx gout) and great toe pain-MTP joint.
No trauma. ... without using ultrasound ... Gram stain neg (culture ... #Clinical #POCUS ... #ultrasound #MSK
Rib Subluxation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

60ish yo patient presents with left sided CP, SOB,
Point of Care Ultrasound ... No hx of trauma. ... CXR and CTA Chest ... pneumothorax, PNA, rib fractures ... #Clinical #MSK
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
large pleural effusion ... Hyperechoic bright spots ... the utility of POCUS ... #Lung #Ultrasound ... #POCUS #clinical
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
validation beyond a clinical ... course based on chest ... confirm in the short ... POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #trauma
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... This patient’s clinical ... exam findings and clinical ... Due to their short ... #Radiology #CTChest