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Viral Pneumonia on Lung POCUS

Scanning lung pleura; findings include B-lines and a sub pleural consolidation.
Viral Pneumonia ... a sub pleural consolidation ... pneumonia (today, COVID19 ... #Lung #POCUS #ultrasound ... #pulmonary #radiology
Lung POCUS: Irregular, thickened pleural line with diffuse B-lines and subpleural consolidation.  Seen in viral
and subpleural consolidation ... Seen in viral (including ... COVID19) and bacterial ... #Lung #POCUS #Pulmonary ... #Ultrasound #Clinical
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Adjacent bursa • Tendon ... bacterial, fungal, or viral ... e.g., meniscal tears ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology #
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
• Bacterial or viral ... Inflammation of ear ... Musculoskeletal System Tender ... Cardiomyopathies - Viral ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diminished, or tender ... Recurrent middle ear ... urticaria, recent viral ... well as inner ear ... Differential #Diagnosis #Rheumatology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
elbows, Achilles tendon ... not possible • Ultrasound ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... 2 attacks in a year ... management #treatment #rheumatology