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Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
Pulmonary Embolism ... with IVC Thrombus ... embolus. ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... InTransit #clinical #ultrasound
RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
RV Strain in Pulmonary ... -->LV inability ... followed by 90mg iv ... #RVStrain #Pulmonary ... Echocardiogram #clinical #ultrasound
Pulmonary Embolism on Multiple POCUS Windows
Is your patient's hemodynamic deterioration a consequence of pulmonary embolism? Triangulate
Pulmonary Embolism ... embolism? ... PSAX) - Dilated IVC ... #Pulmonary # ... Embolism #AcutePE
Point of Care Ultrasound Fluid Resuscitation Guide (using IVC and lung ultrasound)

Source Article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26475100

#IVFluid #Resuscitation #Algorithm
Point of Care Ultrasound ... Resuscitation Guide (using IVC ... and lung ultrasound ... Protocol #POCUS #Ultrasound ... #Lung #IVC #Pulmonary
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Setup - Ultrasound ... Reversibles 3) Stabilize ... veins, dilated IVC ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... Flat, collapsible IVC
Pulmonary Embolism - Prognosis
Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI)
Age X, Male gender (10), History of cancer (30),
Pulmonary Embolism ... - Prognosis Pulmonary ... Embolism Severity ... mortality • Class IV ... #Embolism #AcutePE
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... alteplase = 100mg IV ... kg (up to 50mg IV ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #Treatment
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
heart disease • IV ... substance use • IV ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... • IV Antibiotics ... Right sided • IV
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Pulmonary Pathology ... Associated Lung Ultrasound ... ) Cardiogenic Pulmonary ... Embolism (PE): ... #Lung #POCUS #ultrasound
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... embolism • Cardiac ... EKG • Bedside ultrasound