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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... IABP) Intra-aortic ... balloon counter-pulsation ... into the thoracic aorta ... Pump #diagnosis #management
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
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
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
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
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Using external abdominal ... procoagulants • External aortic ... compression (using ultrasound
Splenic Artery on POCUS

Which of the following vessels is appreciated in this clip?
Resolution: Splenic artery (off
o'clock from the aorta ... Artery #POCUS #Anatomy ... Normal #Clinical #Ultrasound ... #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
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... On palpating the ... Any intra-abdominal ... coarctation of the aorta