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Focused Assessment with Sonography for HIV/TB - The FASH Exam

The main objective of the FASH exam
Exam The main ... and pericardial effusions ... focal spleen and liver ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... Focused #Assessment #Ultrasound
Hemopericardium on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Valentine's day.  Shot through the heart--but not by Cupid.
FAST exam done. ... Diagnosis? ... clinical #cardiology #ultrasound ... #Pericardial #Effusion ... #Trauma
Positive FAST exam at the caudal liver edge

Ultrasound isn't as sensitive for solid organ injury, but
Positive FAST exam ... POCUS is not sensitive ... Exam - https:// ... #positive #trauma ... #clinical #POCUS
Gastric Rupture on Positive RUQ FAST Exam

Bike vs Car.  Bicyclist hits anterior torso on mailbox.
RUQ FAST Exam ... #Exam #Positive ... #Abdominal #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #Liver #Trauma
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
Petechiae or positive ... and no apparent focus ... , pericardial effusion ... Severe bleeding: ... classification #diagnosis
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
management - RUQ ultrasound ... Triglyceride level - Liver ... balance >3-4 liters positive ... Non-intubated: Low-fat ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Airway Compromise - Position ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... exam • Bind pelvis ... #Pediatrics #Trauma
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Pertinent positives ... on physical exam ... This post will focus ... intra-abdominal bleeding ... often from a liver