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Hematocrit Sign on Lung POCUS
The hematocrit sign refers to the echogenic layering of material in a
material in a pleural effusion ... can be due to exudative ... effusions or a ... hemothorax. ... pulmonary #layering #hemothorax
McConnell's sign is not specific for acute pulmonary embolism, it can also be seen in right
McConnell's sign ... not specific for acute ... Ivan_Echocardio #Clinical #POCUS ... A4C #McConnells #Sign ... #InferiorMI #RVInfarction
Plankton Sign in Pleural Effusion on Lung POCUS
Typically highly suggestive of hemothorax
In this patient:
  PH
Plankton Sign in ... Pleural Effusion ... on Lung POCUS ... PH 7.40 Exudate ... #Plankton #Sign
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
sliding/barcode sign ... Possible bilateral effusion ... the severity Acute ... submassive PE) POCUS ... #pulmonary #differential
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Myocardial Infarction ... Large pericardial effusion ... expanding pericardial effusion ... poor prognostic signs ... #differential #
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs ... lesion • CNS infection ... arteritis • Acute
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
clinical findings Acute ... Transudation or exudation ... resolution of infection ... postauricular crease • Inferior ... pathophysiology #signs
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
Pain - Arthritis Differential ... noninflammatory Signs ... By: - Chronic Infection ... Rubella Bacterial Infection ... #Joint #pain #Differential
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
recent head/face infection ... or at work) - acute ... glaucoma: unilateral anterior ... thrombophilia, neurologic signs ... Dangerous #Deadly #Differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management