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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
aorta greater than ... include pulsatile ... abdominal mass, ... #Ultrasound #AAA ... Aortic #Aneurysm #Aorta
Giant AAA on POCUS

Elderly pt with abd/back pain. Stable. Has pulsatile mass on exam spans 12
Giant AAA on POCUS ... Has pulsatile mass ... with referred pulsations ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #abdominal #aneurysm
AAA on POCUS 
The echo swirling suggests a very low pressure, almost venous. Pt without prior
AAA on POCUS The ... Large pulsatile ... #Abdominal #Aortic ... #Aneurysm #Aorta ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
triad: Bleeding, abdominal ... , and palpable abdominal ... • Should be on differential ... de novo between aorta ... or within the aorta
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Gradual, Crescendo, Pulsating ... Hypoglycemia Anatomy ... Headaches #diagnosis #differential ... primary #secondary #management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... tenderness - decreased pulsation ... gut involvement, abdominal
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Look for ETT pulsations ... Surgical management ... Emergencies #diagnosis #differential ... #management #pulmonary ... criticalcare #airway #anatomy