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Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Ultrasound Findings ... severe cases - Dynamic ... #pulmonary #differential ... #POCUS #ultrasound ... #findings
Dynamic Air Bronchograms on Lung on Point of Care Ultrasound

The mesmerizing and oddly satisfying appearance of
on Lung on Point ... of Care Ultrasound ... ultrasound. ... A helpful finding ... to differentiate
The mesmerizing and oddly satisfying appearance of dynamic air bronchograms on lung ultrasound. A helpful finding
bronchograms on lung ... ultrasound. ... A helpful finding ... to differentiate ... #Lung #Ultrasound
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
BPPV • Short-lived ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test ... Long symptom-free ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Tests:
 • MCV/RBC - RBC ↓ in proportion to the ↓ in hemoglobin
Anemia (IDA) Tests ... is capable of binding ... total body iron stores ... Fe #diagnosis #hematology
Portal venous gas on hepatic ultrasound: A concerning finding in the critically ill patient that should
gas on hepatic ultrasound ... : A concerning finding ... reflection on the differential ... This finding is ... #hepatology #liver
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
liver function tests ... of liver blood tests ... mellitus; USS, ultrasound ... Abnormal #Algorithm #Hepatology ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Most relevant findings ... ascites. 2) Other findings ... bilirubin 2) Routine tests ... 3) Optional tests ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis and Management
Ascites PMN > 250/mm3
? Nosocomial or hospital acquired. Recent
prophylaxis - Best ... evidence: long-term ... Upper Gl bleeding: Short-term ... Diagnosis #Management #hepatology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Multiorgan failure Findings ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... infiltration) Differential ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology