11 results
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
small amount of hepatic ... Urine Common Uses: Trauma ... Hemoptysis, GI Bleeding ... vomiting, diarrhea & abdominal ... pain; Dizziness
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
management - RUQ ultrasound ... strategy as for septic ... increase the risk of abdominal ... Pain control - ... ketamine infusion
Ankle Arthrocentesis on POCUS

This patient presented with non traumatic ankle pain & swelling. PoCUS can detect
traumatic ankle pain ... can detect an effusion ... makes a septic ... clinical #POCUS #ultrasound ... #msk
Septic Olecranon Bursitis on POCUS

A patient presents with fever to 102F and pain over her olecranon
Septic Olecranon ... fever to 102F and pain ... An ultrasound over ... Elbow #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK #Ortho
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
Approach to Joint Pain ... (1 joint): • Septic ... neuropathy so trauma ... • WBC >20k: Septic ... #Joint #Pain #MSK
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
left shoulder pain ... AC joint showed effusion ... #Arthritis #Effusion ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK
Pediatrics Sepsis Screening
SIGNS OF INFECTION?
 • Fever (>38C)
 • Hypothermia (<36C)
 • Cough/chest pain/respiratory distress
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• Cough/chest pain ... respiratory distress • Abdominal ... pain/distention ... swelling/rash • ↓ feeding ... • Perfusion changes
Osteomyelitis / Septic Arthritis on POCUS

A diabetic adult presents with pain and fever at this site.
Osteomyelitis / Septic ... presents with pain ... with overlying effusion ... clinical #POCUS #ultrasound ... #msk #radiology
MTP Gout Effusion on POCUS
50s male with DM/HTN (no hx gout) and great toe pain-MTP joint.
and great toe pain-MTP ... No trauma. ... without using ultrasound ... Clinical #POCUS #ultrasound ... #MSK #Toe
Hemoperitoneum and Hemothorax from ruptured spleen - Perihepatic Window
30's female. No PMH/Not pregnant. Low BP/tachy presents
Mild pain for 5 ... Rebleeding in abdominal ... trauma is common ... Hemothorax #clinical #ultrasound ... #pocus #abdominal