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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 ... POCUS #clinical
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Algorithm for management ... Multiple Trauma in Mountain ... Environment Complete ... impact injury) Complete ... SMR - Consider POCUS
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... • pay 1: 1.5 g/kg ... • pay 3: lg/kg ... Day 3 repeat paracentesis ... fluoroquinolone to complete
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... diagnostic and tx paracentesis ... On cipro for sbp ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex ... #SBP #clinical
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... doppler, CTA • ECG ... SARS-CoV-2 (or complete ... supplemental oxygen to maintain ... #COPD #AECOPD #Algorithm
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - A4C
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Complex Pericardial ... with Tamponade on POCUS ... Echocardiogram - A4C ... K 5.9 without EKG ... Echocardiogram #A4C
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Binder) • Use POCUS ... cap refill, ↓ BP ... Stabilization (MILS), maintain ... infusion IV/IO to maintain ... - Exposure • Maintain
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
had gained 15 kg ... Exam showed BP 100 ... Echocardiogram #a4c ... #pocus #clinical
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
• Check and maintain ... ABC (airway, breathing ... Diazepam 0.2 mg/kg ... Diazepam 0.5 mg/kg ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal 4 Chamber

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
Fibrillation on POCUS ... POCUS helpful. ... Wide complex rhythm ... getting 12 lead ECG ... Fibrillation #VFib #S4C