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LVOT measurement
1. PLX view zoom mode
2. Measure within 5 mm to 10 mm from aortic annulus
1. ... PLX view zoom mode ... 2. ... yellow line) 3. ... #outflowtract #diagnosis
Stroke Volume & Cardiac Output Measurement on POCUS
Accurately measure LVOT diameter:
1. Obtain PLAX 
2. Zoom to
on POCUS Accurately ... LVOT diameter: 1. ... Obtain PLAX 2. ... Zoom to LVOT 3. ... #POCUS #cardiology
POCUS - Measuring Cardiac Output
1) Calculate LVOT Area
2) Calculate LVOT VTI
3) Calculate Cardiac Output

SV = (LVOT
Cardiac Output 1) ... Calculate LVOT Area 2) ... Calculate LVOT VTI 3) ... Echocardiogram #Measurement ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Early Systolic Notching (ESN) Measurement on POCUS
Here is how you evaluate for Early Systolic Notching
1) Parasternal
Systolic Notching 1) ... Fan to find PV 2) ... wave doppler 3) ... echocardiogram #cardiology ... #psax
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
determine if stress test ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... - Cataract Plan ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... stratification #diagnosis
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
patient, severe abdominal ... +preg test. ... Pearls: #1 Confirm ... an IUP or not. #2 ... at the bedside #3
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
criteria: 1 ... positive tourniquet test ... and no apparent focus ... Intense abdominal ... classification #diagnosis
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
Abdominal Compartment ... Abdominal Compartment ... supine position 2. ... POCUS) and function ... (e.g. flushes) 3.
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
/50 Rule (part 1) ... was placed on 3 ... /50 Rule (part 2) ... consider intra-abdominal ... #Radiology #CTChest