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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... • Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Combination of diagnostic criteria used to assess the severity of tricuspid regurgitation (TR). This figure lists
al.60 In this algorithm ... , severe TR was ... of a suggestive color ... Doppler jet and ... Regurgitation #Criteria #Severe
Severe Hydronephrosis on POCUS

Be sure to add color doppler to your images to ensure that what
Severe Hydronephrosis ... Be sure to add color ... doppler to your ... Hydronephrosis #Severe
Vascular Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis
Although the evidence is conflicting, vascular ultrasound prior to paracentesis may prevent
Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis ... ultrasound prior to paracentesis ... ascites. 2D & Doppler ... #bloodvessels #color ... #doppler #clinical
Inferior Epigastric Vessels on POCUS prior to Paracentesis
Just remember the importance of the inferior epigastric vessels
POCUS prior to Paracentesis ... vessels prior to paracentesis ... important to use color ... Doppler. ... also use power Doppler
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Management Summary Paracentesis ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient (SAAG ... side effects ( severe ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
space (blood) • Color ... Doppler to localize ... Doppler with lower ... afterload • Severe ... Bidirectional color
Avoiding Large Blood Vessels during Paracentesis on POCUS

Once you find fluid and before you sample, u/s
Vessels during Paracentesis ... #BloodVessels #Paracentesis ... clinical #ultrasound #color ... #doppler
Liver Abscess on POCUS Ultrasound

Fever and RUQ pain/tenderness isn't always chole. In this patient population make
POCUS Ultrasound Fever ... Liver #Abscess #Color ... #Doppler
Severe Mitral Stenosis- The physical examination revealed a right parasternal heave, a loud S1, a midpeaking
Severe Mitral Stenosis ... cm2) and very severe ... Color-flow Doppler ... continuous-wave Doppler ... continuous-wave Doppler