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False Positive Lung Point on POCUS
Lung-Cardiac Point and Lung-Diaphragm Point
These images highlight selected differentials to pleural
Lung Point on POCUS ... lung point," a finding ... False #LungPoint #POCUS ... lungdiaphragam #ultrasound #pulmonary ... differential #diagnosis #mimics
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
activities - Freshwater swimming ... kayaking, trail biking ... failure • Severe pulmonary ... diagnosis #treatment #management
Pulmonary Contusion on Lung POCUS

A 20yo M presents after high speed MVA. BP 140/80, HR 95,
Pulmonary Contusion ... on Lung POCUS ... Based on this finding ... which is the best management ... Contusion #Lung #POCUS
Lung sliding & pneumonia on POCUS
The differential diagnosis for absence of lung sliding includes pneumonia; however,
& pneumonia on POCUS ... rarely the only finding ... sliding #pneumonia #POCUS ... clinical #ultrasound #pulmonary ... #mimics
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
The Disease: • Pulmonary ... Lesion may mimic ... adjacent to the focus ... Blastomycosis #diagnosis #management