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Diagnosed my own rib fracture! Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Dr. J. Christian Fox @jchristianfox

#Rib #Fracture #POCUS
Diagnosed my own ... rib fracture! ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... (POCUS) Dr. ... ultrasound #clinical #Trauma
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
essential to determine treatment ... syndrome etc), Trauma ... (myocardial contusion ... , surgical, GIB) ... Undifferentiated #Shock #diagnosis
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
cardiothoracic surgery, trauma ... tube ❹ Rapid diagnosis ... • Diagnostic ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... #Management #Workup
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
suffered no head trauma ... This post will focus ... arise from blunt trauma ... are diagnosed with ... Pulmonary Contusion
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • The iliotibial band (ITB) is thickened with
Case description ... • Treatment: Conservative ... friction between the TIB ... • Direct trauma ... /contusion: Soft-tissue
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
admission for further workup ... and treatment versus ... the ED to help focus ... offer appropriate care ... heart-score-major-cardiac-events #Diagnosis
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
large numbers and are ... phenomenon CLL Diagnosis ... microglobulin Treatment ... Intussusception, SIB ... #workup #oncology
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
POCUS 1. look ... Most CXR are wasted ... beyond a clinical diagnosis ... fx w POCUS, orient ... #ultrasound #trauma
Mandible Fracture Management in the ED

Workup:
 - Panorex or Facial/Mandible CT scan 
 - Inspect oral
Management in the ED Workup ... cavity for dental trauma ... lacerations, which are ... open fracture Treatment ... surgery consult #Diagnosis
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... positive charges are ... ECF and ICF both work ... criticalcare #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology