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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
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
Biphasic Illness of Leptospirosis
Some patients do not progress to severe disease. Others, rapidly develop severe disease
(redness w/o exudate ... dysfunction) • Pulmonary ... hemorrhage • ARDS • Shock ... Biphasic #Phases #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
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... pericarditis, Pericardial Tamponade ... - Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Management
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... Cold and Dry) • Pulmonary ... pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade ... Classification #Types #diagnosis ... #management #cold
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... or pericardial tamponade ... ↓ BP is a late sign ... of shock • Find ... Survey #CABCDE #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... angiogenic factors + oxidative ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... Cardiomyopathy #diagnosis