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Paraspinal Abscesses on POCUS Ultrasound - Long Axis View

We found a *couple* loculations in the soft
Paraspinal Abscesses ... on POCUS Ultrasound ... We found a *couple ... status-post T/L spine fusion ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
Complex mitral valve endocarditis with pericardial effusion, myocardial abscess, and reduced LV systolic function - Echocardiogram
Complex mitral valve ... with pericardial effusion ... , myocardial abscess ... Echocardiogram #clinical #cardiology ... #pocus
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
cardiopulmonary support used ... (complete cardiopulmonary ... oxygenator • Assess ... perfusion (eg, ... institutional protocol
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
/ hypoxemia -> focus ... on improving perfusion ... the patient’s complete ... assessment - assess ... - Cyanide - Propofol
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Epilepticus Treatment Protocol ... 1 - If no IV access ... following (may be used ... 2 mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... #algorithm #neurology
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
times higher when used ... of therapy • Long-term ... dose, continuous infusion ... Strategies: • Assess ... Cardiotoxicity #cardiology