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Hematocrit Sign on Lung POCUS
The hematocrit sign refers to the echogenic layering of material in a
Hematocrit Sign ... material in a pleural effusion ... can be due to exudative ... effusions or a ... #ultrasound #pulmonary
Split Pleura Sign on Chest CT
 • Contrast enhancement of the parietal and visceral pleura, separated
Split Pleura Sign ... separated by an exudative ... effusion • DDx ... #CT #Lung #Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #radiology
Biphasic Illness of Leptospirosis
Some patients do not progress to severe disease. Others, rapidly develop severe disease
• Conjunctival suffusion ... (redness w/o exudate ... dysfunction) • Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Illness ... #Signs
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 ... ultrasound #lung #pulmonary
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
pleura in severe cases ... Possible bilateral effusion ... submassive PE) POCUS ... #differential #diagnosis ... #signs #Lung #POCUS
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
, cardiac tamponade ... Pulmonary embolism ... effusion, small ... ventricles, dilated inferior ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... pericarditis, Pericardial Tamponade ... - Pulmonary
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
and Management ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... acute sarcoidosis Pulmonary ... papules, nodules; anterior ... #Management #Signs
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
and masses, and exudative ... pleural effusions ... pneumonitis Diagnosis ... suggestive but not diagnostic ... #diagnosis #management
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Pulmonary Artery ... the IVC size & phasic ... precede other signs ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... comparison #challenges #management