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Step by step approach for diagnosis of pleural effusion by Lung Ultrasound

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-018-1062-x

#Diagnosis #POCUS #Lung #Pleural #Effusion
step approach for diagnosis ... of pleural effusion ... -018-1062-x #Diagnosis ... #POCUS #Lung #Pleural ... #Steps #Algorithm
Main Lung Ultrasound differences between COVID-19 involvement and other conditions that may yield respiratory symptoms
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defined spared areas ... Large pleural effusion ... effusion in the ... #COVID19 #POCUS ... Comparison #Table #Diagnosis
One-page resource for Lung POCUS in COVID19:
- likely (unproven) sensitive due to peripheral distribution of lesions
resource for Lung POCUS ... lesions on CT - pleural ... effusions uncommon ... - if pt sick but ... pulmonary #ultrasound #diagnosis
Large Pleural Effusion on Lung Ultrasound (POCUS)

Usually reach for a smaller footprint (phased or micro-convex) for
Large Pleural Effusion ... Lung Ultrasound (POCUS ... micro-convex) for diagnosing ... pleural effusions ... but occasionally
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... ear (unexplained effusions ... of the retina, uveae ... pleuritic pain, pleural ... effusion), mouth
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
has traveled to areas ... and no apparent focus ... accumulation (ascites, pleural ... effusion) ... classification #diagnosis
BUN/Creatinine ratio differentiate between acute and chronic renal disease.
Prerenal azotemia appears when there is poor renal
BUN/Creatinine ratio ... is poor renal perfusion ... ratio = < 10:1 #diagnosis ... #algorithm #renal ... #BUN #blood urea