31 results
Echocardiogram images with outlined regional wall motion abnormality territories of A) PSLAX B) PSAX, and C)
regional wall motion ... territories of A) PSLAX ... B) PSAX, and C) ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #POCUS
Ascites Management Principles
Low Salt Diet - 2000 Mg Sodium
Fluid Restriction - Never
Work-horse Diuretic - Aldosterone Antagonist
Combination
Ascites Management ... In A Pinch - Paracentesis ... A Second Line Option ... @ebtapper #Ascites
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... by inoculating ascitic ... Diuretics ↑ ascitic ... or TMP-SMX • Active ... mortality • Ascitic
Wall Motion Abnormalities!

1. Hypokinesis = ↓ Squeeze
2. Akinesis = No Squeeze
3. Dyskinesis = Outward Bulging

Sam Ghali,
Wall Motion Abnormalities ... #Hypokinesis #PSAX ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Proximal LAD STEMI with Anterior Wall Akinesis on POCUS

If you have trouble appreciating regional wall motion
Wall Akinesis on POCUS ... regional wall motion ... abnormalities on POCUS ... Echocardiogram #PSAX ... STEMI #Clinical #POCUS
Parasternal Short Axis Windows:

Aortic Valve, Mitral Valve, and Papillary Muscle Views

Understanding long and short axes in
perfect your fanning motion ... cianmcdermott #PSAX ... Echocardiogram #POCUS
LAD Coronary Artery Dissection on POCUS

Severe CP x 1 hour, Ant/Sept STEMI on EKG.  ED
Dissection on POCUS ... Sept severe wall motion ... Artery #Dissection #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #PSAX
PLAX. Bit Las Vegas gains posteriorly 😉 lovely HOCM case with systolic anterior motion. Significant LVOT
PLAX. ... systolic anterior motion ... SAM #Clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #PLAX
Complex Ascites in SBP on POCUS

Setting up for paracentesis. Glad we grabbed the US! ⬆️ suspicion
Complex Ascites ... in SBP on POCUS ... Setting up for paracentesis ... ultrasound_vcu #Complex #Ascites ... #SBP #POCUS #clinical
Inferior Regional Wall Motion Abnormalities on POCUS Echocardiogram

Older male with chest pain, diaphoresis. ECG with concerning
Regional Wall Motion ... Abnormalities on POCUS ... #Abnormality #POCUS ... clinical #cardiology #PSAX