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

Elderly pt with abd/back pain. Stable. Has pulsatile mass on exam spans 12
Has pulsatile mass ... with referred pulsations ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #abdominal #aneurysm
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
AAA on POCUS 
The echo swirling suggests a very low pressure, almost venous. Pt without prior
Large pulsatile ... RJonesSonoEM #AAA #Abdominal ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #POCUS # ... clinical #ultrasound
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
< 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta ... tenderness - decreased pulsation ... gut involvement, abdominal ... Thrombosis and arterial aneurysms
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