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Complex (NOT simple) ascites on Abdominal POCUS
(very subtle intra-ascitic echoes--didn't translate to Twitter well) secondary to
Complex (NOT simple ... ) ascites on Abdominal ... Labeled Schematic ... #Complex #POCUS ... #clinical #ultrasound
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Treat if other signs ... (fever, abdominal ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... care center for diagnostic ... #Ascites #POCUS ... #SBP #clinical ... #ultrasound #abdominal
Pneumopericardium on POCUS Echocardiogram

This 70yo male presents with sob. He is in a left lateral decub
Which diagnosis ... pericard effusion, no signs ... of prior hiatal hernia ... Labeled Schematic ... Echocardiogram #clinical
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
(at injection sites ... binds heparin-PF4 complex ... : • Clinical Suspicion ... Significant false ⊕’s, so ... #Management #Treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... • Bilateral signs ... - Vasculitis- Heroin ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... #management #neurology