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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 ... 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
as a localized balloon-like ... aorta greater than ... ruptured AAA include pulsatile ... #Ultrasound #AAA ... Aortic #Aneurysm #Aorta
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis and Management 
Uterine Atony (80%) - Most PPH Will respond to
Postpartum Hemorrhage - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Using external abdominal ... • Intrauterine balloon ... compression (using ultrasound
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Gradual, Crescendo, Pulsating ... Headaches #diagnosis #differential ... primary #secondary #management
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
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
Pseudobladder of large Ovarian Cyst in Torsion on POCUS - Sagittal View

Young female with sudden pelvic
Diagnosis/differential ... Note Foley balloon-bldr ... or female with abdominal ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
nausea, vomiting, abdominal ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... infiltration) Differential ... Intrahepatic Cholestasis Management ... obgyn #diagnosis #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
• Pilot balloon ... Tracheal cuff - a balloon ... Look for ETT pulsations ... Surgical management ... Emergencies #diagnosis #differential