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Sternal Fracture on Ultrasound

Sternal fractures are not seen on x-ray. Here you can see the step-off
Sternal Fracture ... Ultrasound Sternal fractures ... not seen on x-ray ... #trauma #pocus ... #clinical #ultrasound
COVID-19 on Lung POCUS

Initially PCR negative with compatible symptoms, normal xray. Clinically worsened in 48h and
COVID-19 on Lung POCUS ... symptoms, normal xray ... Clinically worsened ... and repeat PCR positive ... #Ultrasound #SARSCoV2
Subcutaneous emphysema on Chest XRay

Etiologies:   Pneumothorax (spontaneous or traumatic), trauma (tracheobronchial injury, barotrauma), esophageal
emphysema on Chest XRay ... or traumatic), trauma ... iotrogenic (from positive ... Subcutaneous #emphysema #ChestXRay ... #CXR #Clinical
Radius Fracture on POCUS
Great example of the use of POCUS to diagnose a fracture of a
Radius Fracture ... on POCUS Great ... Could also do X-ray ... confirm proper alignment ... #POCUS #clinical
Positive LUQ on FAST Exam - Rupture Spleen

POCUS pearl: the splenorenal ligament tethers the spleen and
Positive LUQ on ... Rupture Spleen POCUS ... the splenorenal ligament ... Ruptured #Spleen #clinical ... #trauma #ultrasound
Free Fluid on Fast Exam

Free fluid in the LLQ typically first collects around the spleen and
the splenorenal ligament ... doing your e-fast POCUS ... #eFast #Exam #Clinical ... #clinical #pocus ... #trauma #Positive
Positive FAST Exam Perihepatic Window

Multiple pts. with significant injuries from MVC. Young adult with femur fracture
Positive FAST Exam ... adult with femur fracture ... POCUS-game changer ... #Clinical #POCUS ... Ultrasound #RUQ #Trauma
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Rib fractures on ... validation beyond a clinical ... completely replace x-ray ... POCUS #clinical ... #ultrasound #trauma
Positive Posterior Drawer Test in Total Knee Arthroplasty 

73 yo M with hx of L TKA
Positive Posterior ... + post drawer Xrays ... TKA in neutral alignment ... Intra-op: Fractured ... #clinical #video
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
suffered no head trauma ... Pertinent positives ... This patient’s clinical ... exam findings and clinical ... This post will focus