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POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... in crashing chest ... pain is complex ... identify sick pts needing ... #Shock #Crashing
Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Right Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain

- Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#Hepatobiliary #RUQ #AbdominalPain
Ultrasound in the Evaluation ... Upper Quadrant Abdominal ... AbdominalPain #Algorithm ... #POCUS #Ultrasound ... #Diagnosis #Evaluation
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... signs (fever, abdominal ... Day 3 repeat paracentesis ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... not) - ↓ rebleeding
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... diagnostic and tx paracentesis ... pocket for dx + tx paracentesis ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex ... clinical #ultrasound #abdominal
Perforated Gastric Ulcer on Abdominal POCUS
Not all FASTs are simple. Take a look at this! There
Gastric Ulcer on Abdominal ... POCUS Not all ... There is complex ... great protocol for evaluating ... #POCUS #clinical
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
and no apparent focus ... Intense abdominal ... Severe bleeding: ... based on evaluation ... nervous system [CNS] bleeding
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - what is the bleeding ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... thoracentesis, paracentesis ... • Other intra-abdominal ... node biopsy) • Complex ... • Major intra-abdominal