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Rib Subluxation on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

60ish yo patient presents with left sided CP, SOB,
Care Ultrasound (POCUS ... , SOB, rib splinting ... No hx of trauma. ... CXR and CTA Chest ... #Clinical #MSK
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
US beats CXR on ... Most CXR are wasted ... diagnosis; the ... POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #trauma
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
trauma are diagnosed ... x-ray (CXR), try ... not seen on a CXR ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest