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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome on POCUS Ultrasound

31 yo F with syncope and abdominal pain.
+ FAST with heterogenous
Hyperstimulation Syndrome ... with syncope and abdominal ... and pelvic free fluid ... hyperstimulation syndrome ... Hyperstimulation #Syndrome
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
Syndrome & Intrabdominal ... Syndrome (ACS): ... retroperitoneal fluid ... sepsis, excessive fluid ... to fill with IV fluid
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Compartment syndrome ... Tachycardia - N/V - Abdominal ... or compartment syndrome ... extracellular fluid ... diuretics for fluid
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
moderate amount fluid ... resuscitation (e.g. fluid ... increase the risk of abdominal ... compartment syndrome
Clarkson’s Disease - Capillary leak syndrome
Epidemiology: Roughly 150 published cases, Median age 50 years, No sex
Capillary leak syndrome ... Leakage of fluids ... , paresthesia, abdominal ... edema, compartment syndrome ... Capillary #leak #syndrome
Strongyloides Stercoralis
EPIDEMIOLOGY - ASSOCIATED WITH SOUTHEASTERN U.S.:
 • 0-6% US Prevalence of those:
 • ~30% Asymptomatic
primarily on lower abdominal ... : Indigestion, abdominal ... stool or duodenal fluid ... HYPERINFECTION SYNDROME ... Sudden generalized abdominal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
multiplex • GI tract: Abdominal ... Cerebrospinal fluid ... gut involvement, abdominal ... vasculitis • Behcet syndrome ... vasculitis • Cogan syndrome
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Tea and Toast Syndrome ... briskly to IV fluids ... - Responds to fluid ... Failure - Restrict fluid ... failure, nephrotic syndrome
Treatment Checklist for Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

- Dr. Josh Farkas @PulmCrit

#Abdominal #Compartment #Syndrome #Checklist #Treatment #Management #CriticalCare
Checklist for Abdominal ... Compartment Syndrome ... @PulmCrit #Abdominal ... #Compartment #Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment Algorithm

IBS-Constipation:
 • Constipation: Osmotic laxatives
 • Abdominal pain: Antispasmodics

IBS-Diarrhea:
 • Diarrhea:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... laxatives • Abdominal ... sequestrant • Abdominal ... Irritable #Bowel #Syndrome