Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Common Bile Duct (CBD) on Abdominal Ultrasound

The key to finding CBD is to look anteriorly to
Common Bile Duct (CBD ... key to finding CBD ... the PV is the CBD ... clinical #ultrasound #pocus ... #normal #RUQ
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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... AST): β€’ US - Normal ... (any) β€’ US - Dilated ... Ducts - CBD ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal
Mirizzi Syndrome on RUQ POCUS

Adult male-RUQ abd pain.VSS/Afeb. WBC-16.8K. Obstructive pattern on hepatic panel with normal
Syndrome on RUQ POCUS ... Adult male-RUQ abd ... hepatic panel with normal ... or CBD that is ... Syndrome #Liver #POCUS
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Dilated Common Bile Duct on POCUS
50's yo patient with RUQ abd pain. Vitals stable/afebrile. Labs: WBC
Duct on POCUS 50 ... patient with RUQ abd ... hepatic panel, normal ... mass in distal CBD ... #CBD #POCUS #ultrasound
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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD ... - IBD Algorithm ... Ultrasound #IUS #IBD ... #Algorithm #IBDAlgorithm ... #POCUS #gastroenterology
Complex Hydronephrosis on Renal POCUS

Look beyond the RUSH exam - normal echo/flat IVC/no abd FF/no AAA....
Hydronephrosis on Renal POCUS ... the RUSH exam - normal ... echo/flat IVC/no abd ... Hydronephrosis #POCUS
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ERCP Management Algorithm for Patient with Symptomatic Choledocholithiasis 

Predictors of choledocholithiasis
Very strong
 - CBD stone on
ERCP Management Algorithm ... Very strong - CBD ... dL Strong - Dilated ... CBD on US ( > 6 ... Moderate - Abnormal
Common Bile Duct (CBD) on Abdominal Ultrasound

To find the common bile duct I like stretching out
Common Bile Duct (CBD ... stretching out the portal ... jchristianfox #CBD ... clinical #ultrasound #pocus ... #normal #RUQ
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UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
β€’ Fever: hospitalized pts but
β€’ WBC usually normal ... Platelets usually normal ... UCSF COVID-19 ID ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Protocol #SARSCoV2
2019 ASGE Update: Cholelithiasis - Risk of Choledocholithiasis and Management 

High Risk
 β€’ CBD stone visualized
High Risk β€’ CBD ... bilirubin >4 mg/dL and dilated ... Medium Risk β€’ Abnormal ... Age > 55 or β€’ Dilated