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Complex Pleural Effusion caused by Esophageal Perforation
So much pathology for one lung. Esophageal perforation leading to
Complex Pleural ... Esophageal perforation leading ... with fluid, debris ... Perforation #lung #pocus ... #clinical
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cause ... gastrointestinal osmotic gradient ... and fluid secretion ... homeostasis is complex
Cholecystitis with Pericholecystic Fluid on POCUS

Why POCUS is so important. Instead of waiting for radiology ultrasound
Pericholecystic Fluid ... on POCUS Why ... get a slam-dunk diagnosis ... Complete with pericholecystic ... #POCUS #Clinical
Positive FAST in LUQ view demonstrating large amount of complex free fluid (*) below the diaphragm
large amount of complex ... free fluid (*) ... green arrows) #Clinical ... #Diagnosis #EM ... Trauma #Radiology #POCUS
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
immune system, leading ... deposit of immune complexes ... Syndrome: • Clinical ... Labs/Diagnosis: ... #types #classification
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... treatments include fluid ... the patient’s complete ... #typea #typeb #classification
Complex Ascites on POCUS
62 yo F with rec dx colon CA s/p colectomy, liver cirrhosis w
Complex Ascites ... care center for diagnostic ... of hyperechoic fluid ... PittIMPOCUS #Complex ... #SBP #clinical
ABCs of Lung Ultrasound - A-Lines, B-Lines, Consolidation
A-Profile - Air filled lung does not transmit sound
transmit sound waves, leading ... are partially fluid ... Profiles #Ultrasound #POCUS ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #clinical #pulmonary