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Constrictive Pericarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Young Lupus patient admitted to hospital new onset HFpEF.
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... has pericardial effusion ... Also had medial ... similar sized effusion ... clinical #cardiology #s4C
Constrictive Pericarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Apical 3-Chamber View

Young Lupus patient admitted to hospital new onset
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... you see on this SC ... can be seen in tamponade ... Had diagnostic tap-fever ... clinical #cardiology #A3C
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Pericardial • Effusion ... • Cardiac Tamponade ... * • Constriction ... Kyphoscoliosis • Abdominal
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Diagnosis Framework ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Pneumothorax, Cardiac Tamponade ... , Severe pHTN, Constrictive ... Severe auto-PEEP, Abdominal
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
Kussmaul's sign, marked pedal ... circumferential pericardial effusion ... expiration not meeting diagnostic ... Echocardiogram #a4c ... #pocus #clinical
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Oliguria • Altered Mental ... - Cardiac >> Constrictive ... pericarditis, Pericardial Tamponade ... - Pulmonary
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade ... , constrictive pericarditis ... Classification #types #diagnosis
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... Cold and Dry) • Pulmonary ... pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade ... , constrictive pericarditis ... Classification #Types #diagnosis
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
and no apparent focus ... Intense abdominal ... Shock or respiratory ... Shock evidenced ... classification #diagnosis
Pediatrics Sepsis Screening
SIGNS OF INFECTION?
 • Fever (>38C)
 • Hypothermia (<36C)
 • Cough/chest pain/respiratory distress
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respiratory distress • Abdominal ... SEPSIS/SEPTIC SHOCK ... • Perfusion changes ... capillary refill >2 sec ... Pediatrics #peds #diagnosis