6 results
Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
Rapid Ultrasound ... in SHock Evaluation ... RUSH Protocol: ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... #diagnosis #Ultrasound
An Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis

#adrenal #insufficiency #crisis #shock #ddxof
Algorithm for the Evaluation ... insufficiency #crisis ... #shock #ddxof # ... algorithm #diagnosis ... #management #differential
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock ... #Dissection #diagnosis
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
• Should be on differential ... • Primary AEF: arises ... de novo between aorta ... compression of AAA ... or within the aorta
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
Excellent find on RUSH protocol ... to diagnose through ... ultrasound sometimes ... - MCW EM Ultrasound ... abdominal #aneurysm #aorta
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Metabolic → addisonian crisis ... Mechanical → severe aortic ... dissection of ascending aorta ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #differential