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Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
Rapid Ultrasound ... in SHock Evaluation ... dissection, aneurysms ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... Exam #protocol #diagnosis
AAA Endoleak on POCUS

80 y/o w severe abdominal pain, one year after endoprosthesis stent of an
severe abdominal pain ... aneurysm. ... provides an instant diagnosis ... AAA #clinical #aorta ... #ultrasound #vascular
Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam
Point of Care Ultrasound ... and Hypotension RUSH ... FAST negative, Aorta ... perforation next to Aorta ... #Aorta #Aortic
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
the wall of the aorta ... Evaluation: 1. ... chest/abd/back pain ... aneurysm 3. ... #Dissection #diagnosis
AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
the abdominal aorta ... hypotension and pain ... POCUS #Abdominal #Ultrasound ... #AAA #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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mucositis - Rash ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... aneurysm • Medium ... #rheumatology #
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
up with a POCUS RUSH ... Excellent find on RUSH ... AAA is hard to diagnose ... #abdominal #aneurysm ... #aorta
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
< 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... , mucositis • Rash ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms ... #Rheumatology
Paraesophageal Abscess on POCUS
Pt with severe chest/abd pain. Ill/febrile. RUSH exam performed.  Diagnosis?  Patient
severe chest/abd pain ... RUSH exam performed ... Diagnosis? ... IVC-Aorta Sag sweep ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Sudden onset of pain ... Large vessels (aorta ... Loss of vision • Aortic ... other large vessel aneurysms ... Polychondritis #rheumatology