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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
aorta greater than ... to the risk of rupture ... AAA include pulsatile ... #Ultrasound #AAA ... Aortic #Aneurysm #Aorta
Free Fluid in Morison's Pouch - Abdominal POCUS

Transducer is on the right midaxillary line w/ indicator
Free Fluid in Morison's ... Pouch - Abdominal ... Differential includes ... Morisons #Pouch #Abdominal ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Gastric Rupture on Positive RUQ FAST Exam

Bike vs Car.  Bicyclist hits anterior torso on mailbox.
Gastric Rupture ... viscus (gastric ... rupture). ... Exam #Positive #Abdominal ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Giant AAA on POCUS

Elderly pt with abd/back pain. Stable. Has pulsatile mass on exam spans 12
Has pulsatile mass ... with referred pulsations ... 18 cm AAA non ruptured ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #abdominal #aneurysm
Perforated Gastric Ulcer on Abdominal POCUS
Not all FASTs are simple. Take a look at this! There
Ulcer on Abdominal ... complex layering fluid ... Your differential ... #Ulcer #Abdominal ... 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 ... Cerebrospinal fluid ... gut involvement, abdominal