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ULTRASOUND GOODIE BAG ULTRASOUND FOR LATE PREGNANCY [PODCAST]: While not a routine exam we perform other than confirming fetal heart tones, definitely some great pearls on more advanced US topic. Consider an ultrasound guided ulnar nerve block. Part 1 here. US GUIDED ULNAR NERVE BLOCK [BLOG]: Boxer's fracture need a reduction?

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Systems included neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, hematology, infectious disease, gastrointestinal, endocrine, fluids management, and general critical care. Individual topics were organized by organ system, with small groups addressing each system. Pulmonary Management Takeaway: Use lung-protective ventilation.

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His electrocardiogram (ECG) is shown below: His chest x-ray is shown below: The patient’s high sensitivity troponin I is elevated to 3,000, and his Brain-Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) is elevated to 14,000 ng/L. A bedside cardiac ultrasound is performed which shows biventricular failure with a dilated inferior vena cava. Clin Transplant.

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