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Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Hypotension / Shock ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ventricular outflow obstruction ... Dysautonomia Obstructive ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
along the peri-shock ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... Evaluation #Protocol #Algorithm ... #Cardiogenic #Obstructive ... #Shock
Appendicitis on Abdominal Ultrasound

Noncompressible tubular structure with adjacent hyperechoic peri-appendiceal fat.

Dr. J. Christian Fox @jchristianfox

#Appendicitis #Appendix
Appendicitis on Abdominal ... #Appendicitis #Appendix ... #POCUS #Ultrasound ... #Clinical #Abdominal
Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Shock - Pathophysiology ... Distributive Shock ... Hypovolemic Shock ... Obstructive Shock ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Appendicitis on POCUS

Gorgeous appendicitis just beneath the peritoneal line with the psoas mm laterally.

Labeled Schematic: https://twitter.com/EUSmkh/status/841741820375797762

#Appendicitis
Appendicitis on POCUS ... #Appendicitis #appendix ... #POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #abdominal
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Distributive Shock ... HOCM) - Obstructive ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
POCUS diagnosis of acute appendicitis:
(1) Blind-ended
(2) Target shaped tubular structure
(3) Originating from the cecum
(4) Non-compressible
(5) Non-peristalsing
POCUS diagnosis ... #Appendicitis #Abdominal ... #Appendix #Clinical ... #POCUS
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
assessment of Shock ... sequentially rule out obstructive ... , i.e. septic shock ... FALLS #protocol #algorithm ... #Fluids #POCUS
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Pre-Renal:
 • Hypovolemia, Cardiorenal, Distributive Shock, HRS, Hypercalcemia, Renal
, Distributive Shock ... Artery Stenosis, Abdominal ... Post-Renal: • Obstruction ... nephrology #causes #algorithm
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... Gastric Outlet Obstruction ... Intestinal Pseudo obstruction ... Testing Treatment Algorithm