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Pleural Effusion - Workup, Diagnostic Algorithm #Diagnosis #EM #IM #PCC #Pleural #Effusion #Transudative #Exudative #Differential #Algorithm
Pleural Effusion ... Workup, Diagnostic Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #EM ... #PCC #Pleural #Effusion ... #Transudative #Exudative
Plankton Sign on Lung POCUS

Plankton sign = floating debris --> the swirling, punctiform internal echoes within
Plankton Sign on Lung ... This suggests exudative ... nature of the effusion ... Plankton #Sign #Lung ... #hemorragic #exudative
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural Effusion ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pneumonectomy • Trapped lung ... • Urinothorax Exudate ... Subphrenic abscess Exudate
Step by step approach for diagnosis of pleural effusion by Lung Ultrasound

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-018-1062-x

#Diagnosis #POCUS #Lung #Pleural #Effusion
diagnosis of pleural effusion ... by Lung Ultrasound ... Diagnosis #POCUS #Lung ... #Pleural #Effusion ... Instructions #Steps #Algorithm
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
     •
Causes of Pleural Effusion ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Exudative Effusion ... Transudative Effusion ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Loculated Pleural Effusion on Lung POCUS

POCUS 101 @Pocus101

#Loculated #Pleural #Effusion #Lung #POCUS #pulmonary #exudative #clinical #ultrasound
Loculated Pleural Effusion ... on Lung POCUS ... Loculated #Pleural #Effusion ... #Lung #POCUS #pulmonary ... #exudative #clinical
Hematocrit Sign on Lung POCUS
The hematocrit sign refers to the echogenic layering of material in a
Hematocrit Sign on Lung ... material in a pleural effusion ... can be due to exudative ... effusions or a ... Hematocrit #Sign #Lung
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ventilation/perfusion ... Parenchymal Disease Diffusion ... • Interstitial lung ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Split Pleura Sign on Chest CT
 • Contrast enhancement of the parietal and visceral pleura, separated
separated by an exudative ... effusion • DDx ... Empyema, malignant effusions ... Pleura #Sign #CT #Lung
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... draining pleural effusions ... Diuresis — Dry lungs ... are happy lungs ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm