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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
have claimed that POCUS ... key to move the bowel ... Singh, MD #Clinical ... #Radiology #POCUS ... #Abdominal #Ultrasound
Positive LUQ Fast Exam

Martial arts kicked in abd; +echogenic material LUQ;VSS, CT: Mod ascites w thickened
LUQ;VSS, CT: Mod ascites ... thickened small bowel ... Positive #LUQ #pocus ... #ultrasound #clinical ... #abdominalus #trauma
Adhesions on abdominal POCUS
U/s can also help detect adhesions-->avoid hitting bowel. A paracentesis was halted on
POCUS U/s can ... >avoid hitting bowel ... patient with massive ascites ... #POCUS #ultrasound ... #clinical
Complex Ascites with Air Bubbles in Colonic Perforation on POCUS

Hemodynamically unstable with rigid abdomen.  Patient
Perforation on POCUS ... Look at all the ... enhancement also seen = bowel ... to look for the abdominal ... #clinical #ultrasound
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal