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

80 y/o w severe abdominal pain, one year after endoprosthesis stent of an
of an abdominal aortic ... 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
and Hypotension RUSH ... exam performed: ... 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. ... aneurysm 3. ... #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Ruptured AAA on POCUS

Nice pick up with a POCUS RUSH exam in a patient with undifferentiated
up with a POCUS RUSH ... exam in a patient ... AAA is hard to diagnose ... #abdominal #aneurysm ... #aorta
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... - Peripheral vascular ... - Cataract Plan ... stratification #diagnosis
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 ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms ... aneurysm • Medium
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

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