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Complex (NOT simple) ascites on Abdominal POCUS
(very subtle intra-ascitic echoes--didn't translate to Twitter well) secondary to
on Abdominal POCUS ... Labeled Schematic ... #Complex #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #SBP
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO ... Obstruction • Ascites ... Dyssynergia Diagnostics ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Severe auto-PEEP, Abdominal ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Small Bowel Obstruction and Ascites on POCUS

This patient drove to the ED complaining of 2 hours
on POCUS This ... the ED), c/w an SBO ... Labeled Schematic ... #POCUS #Abdominal ... #clinical #ultrasound
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Bacterial Peritonitis DIAGNOSTICS ... by inoculating ascitic ... signs (fever, abdominal ... #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Dilated Stomach on POCUS

This coronal plane view of the stomach can be helpful in the setting
Dilated Stomach on POCUS ... setting of an SBO ... (for diagnosis ... #abdominal #clinical ... #anatomy #labeled
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
(at injection sites ... : • Clinical Suspicion ... Significant false ⊕’s, so ... non-heparin A/C if clinical ... #Management #Treatment
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
on POCUS 62 yo ... care center for diagnostic ... POCUS performed ... #POCUS #SBP #clinical ... #ultrasound #abdominal
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Life threatening labile ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis ... #management #treatment ... #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework and Management ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Tachycardia - N/V - Abdominal ... #treatment #nephrology