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Aspiration of MTP Gout Effusion

Good to the last drop. In-plane ultrasound guided aspiration to maximize fluid
Gout Effusion ... In-plane ultrasound ... #Gout #Effusion ... clinical #pocus #ultrasound ... #msk #toe
MTP Gout Effusion on POCUS
50s male with DM/HTN (no hx gout) and great toe pain-MTP joint.
MTP Gout Effusion ... MSU crystals=Gout ... Labeled Schematic ... #Gout #Effusion ... #MSK #Toe
Knee Effusions - Arthrocentesis Interpretation

Inflammatory arthritis:
 • Color: Yellow-> Green
 • Clarity: Opaque
 • Viscosity: Low
Knee Effusions - ... Arthrocentesis ... Mucin clot: Good to ... : Gout • CPPD: ... Interpretation #diagnosis
Approach to Joint Pain - Arthritis Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Versus Noninflammatory Pain
 • Is it inflammatory
Arthritis Differential Diagnosis ... Inflammatory Versus ... suggested by warmth, effusion ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #MSK #rheumatology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Gout - Diagnosis ... and culture • Diagnose ... or arthrocentesis ... not possible • Ultrasound ... Dual-energy CT → MSU
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
• Mixed Venous ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... the rapid infusion ... a decrease in MAP ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Septic Arthritis on POCUS

IVDU with severe left shoulder pain.  Can fully range
Tender on top of ... Diagnosis? ... Arthrocentesis-64K ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound ... #MSK