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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
dilatation of the abdominal ... increased age, and ... mass, hypotension and ... the way in any abdominal ... #Ultrasound #AAA
Focused Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound - Transducer positions for aortic scan. Proximal (A), Mid-aorta (B), Distal (C),
Focused Abdominal ... Aorta Ultrasound ... ), Distal (C), and ... #Vasc #POCUS #AAA
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Approach and Differential ... cirrhosis, malignancy and ... auscultatory percussion, abdominal ... tests: Cell count and ... smear/culture/ADA
Secondary Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) on Abdominal POCUS

Cirrhosis with fever/abd pain-?SBP. POCUS for win.  Secondary bacterial
Peritonitis (SBP) on Abdominal ... Note gas bubbles and ... Peritonitis #SBP #Abdominal ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... Pneumoperitoneum #Complex #Ascites
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Distension and ... Definitions Pathophysiology ... Obstruction • Ascites ... EmoryGastroHep #Abdominal
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
Rupturing AAA on ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... presents with AMS and ... ChrisKumetz #AAA ... POCUS #Clinical #Abdominal
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... nausea, vomiting, abdominal ... develops (DIC, ascites ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... age • Monitor and
Popliteal Aneurysm on Leg POCUS

An 80yo male presented with right leg pain. A DVT ultrasound behind
A DVT ultrasound ... What other ultrasound ... Resolution: Abdominal ... compression) meant he had ... have an AAA).
Cirrhosis, ascites, edematous gallbladder wall and a gallstone on Abdominal Ultrasound - POCUS 

Dr. J. Christian
Cirrhosis, ascites ... gallbladder wall and ... a gallstone on Abdominal ... Ultrasound - POCUS ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
triad: Bleeding, abdominal ... abdominal mass ... patient with known AAA ... Pathophysiology: ... compression of AAA