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Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup Algorithm ... • Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... #Differential #Diagnosis
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 #ultrasound
Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Peripheral Arterial Disease Assessment Algorithm

Early Revascularization vs Conservative Care

Workup:
 • Arterial doppler
Disease Assessment Algorithm ... : • Arterial doppler ... #Disease #PAD #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #vascular
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm DIFFUSE ... deficiency • Copper ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
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 ... #clinical
Algorithm for Diagnosing Diastolic Dysfunction With Doppler Echocardiography
 1. Determine the age of the patient
Algorithm for Diagnosing ... Dysfunction With Doppler ... pressure (LVFP): #Algorithm ... Echocardiography #Cardiology #Diagnosis
VExUS - Venous Excess Ultrasound Score 

The Venous Excess UltraSound (VExUS) grading system prototypes combining inferior
diameter and venous Doppler ... Hepatic Doppler ... Portal Doppler is ... Intra-renal venous Doppler ... #POCUS #Clinical
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... for alternate diagnoses ... Lung US, Echo, LE doppler ... of AECOPD: • Clinical ... #COPD #AECOPD #Algorithm
Tonsillitis on POCUS

An enlarged tonsil (typical size: just >1cm) is being viewed with power doppler. Enlarged
viewed with power doppler ... tonsil >2 cm with diffuse ... ) supports the diagnosis ... POCUS #ultrasound #clinical ... #doppler #power
Diffuse Acute Abdominal Pain (<72 hours) - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Look for surgical abdomen
Upper quadrant: R/O cardiac,
Diffuse Acute Abdominal ... - Differential Diagnostic ... Algorithm Look ... surgical abdomen Upper ... #Algorithm