Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Large complex pleural effusion on Lung POCUS

Large complex pleural effusion as the etiology of this patient's
effusion on Lung ... POCUS Large ... complex pleural ... patient has dyspnea, doing ... #POCUS #lung #ultrasound
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Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 β€’ Congestive heart failure
 β€’ Constrictive
Causes of Pleural Effusion ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pneumonectomy β€’ Trapped lung ... syndrome β€’ Protein-losing ... β€’ Subphrenic abscess
FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - ... POCUS evaluation ... of the pleura, lungs ... and pericardium using ... #Shock #Algorithm
Paraspinal Abscesses on POCUS Ultrasound - Long Axis View

We found a *couple* loculations in the soft
Paraspinal Abscesses ... on POCUS Ultrasound ... We found a *couple ... status-post T/L spine fusion ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
, allowing for lung ... (complete cardiopulmonary ... oxygenator β€’ Assess ... perfusion (eg, ... institutional protocol
Local Anaesthetic Toxicity - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Signs of severe toxicity:
 β€’ Sudden alteration in
ensure adequate lung ... establish intravenous access ... continuous CPR using ... standard protocols ... thiopental or propofol
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 β€’ Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
intubation (See Drug Dosing ... Binder) β€’ Use POCUS ... to assess for PTX ... massive transfusion protocol ... Use higher end dosing
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Epilepticus Treatment Protocol ... 1 - If no IV access ... 20mg rectally (using ... 2 mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... #algorithm #neurology