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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 ... #Ascites #SBP #POCUS
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... Treat if other signs ... Day 3 repeat paracentesis ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... SBP #diagnosis #management
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Diagnosis and Management ... cases Clinical Signs ... years - May have signs ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Musculoskeletal Manifestations

 • Immune Complex Deposition
    - Arthralgia, Arthritis
Manifestations • Immune Complex ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
= no fracture, complex ... can't make A-OK sign ... fracture • ED Management ... and reduction; Complex ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
vascular event -> Complete ... > Often mimics complete ... Brown-Sequard Syndrome -> Complete ... Syndromes #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
 • Introduction
 • Classification
 • Pathophysiology of TAPVR
 • Presentation
Classification • Pathophysiology ... Classic “snowman sign ... Pre-Operative Management ... Post-Operative Management ... TAPVR #diagnosis #management
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... on POCUS 62 yo ... diagnostic and tx paracentesis ... pocket for dx + tx paracentesis ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
Algorithm for the Management ... Seizures The management ... continuous vital sign ... The focus is on ... Seizure #Algorithm #Management
Algorithm for management of Multiple Trauma in Mountain Environment
Complete primary survey
 - Haemorrhage control (regional and
Algorithm for management ... Mountain Environment Complete ... impact injury) Complete ... patient management ... SMR - Consider POCUS