4 results
Large pleural effusion on POCUS Echocardiogram - Parasternal Long Axis

On parasternal long axis, use the descending
- Parasternal Long ... On parasternal long ... descending thoracic aorta ... track behind the aorta ... #effusion #POCUS
Empyema on POCUS

89-year-old male with fever and dyspnea. Lung ultrasound reveals what chest x-ray hides -
Lung ultrasound ... reveals what chest ... Pleural Effusion ... CasasolaGarcia #Empyema #Lung ... #Clinical #Pulmonary
Aortic Dissection on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)

Parasternal long axis of the heart showing a dilated AOFT >4cm
(PLAX) Parasternal ... long axis of the ... intimal flap in the aorta ... a pericardial effusion ... #clinical #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Cataract Plan ... one post op Cardiology ... change CV risk Chest ... X-ray: • Not ... unless prior heart/lung