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Type B Aortic Dissection Flap on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX

Elderly male with hypertension and DM presents
Type B Aortic Dissection ... - PLAX Elderly ... Diagnosis? ... the descending aorta ... #PLAX #Cardiology
Type A Dissection on POCUS (PLAX view)

39 yo M w CP drops his BP in ED.
Type A Dissection ... on POCUS (PLAX ... What's the Diagnosis ... #Aorta #Echocardiogram ... #PLAX #Clinical
Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
Evaluation RUSH ... • PIPE: Aortic dissection ... E-FAST • A - Aorta ... Exam #protocol #diagnosis ... #Ultrasound #pocus
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 ... #diagnosis #management
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... valvular rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential