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Cardiac Ultrasound

Case 1.1

A 68 year old man is seen in the anaesthesia pre-operative clinic. He has a history of limited effort tolerance, being only able to walk 10-20metres on the flat.

Cardiac Ultrasound

Case 1.2

Following a left partial nephrectomy, this patient is hypotensive and complains of chest pain.

Cardiac Ultrasound

Case 1.3

Should you refer this asymptomatic patient for a formal 2DTTE and to a cardiothoracic surgeon?

Cardiac Ultrasound

Case 1.4

One day after a right total hip replacement, this patient complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. Her SpO2 on air is 92%.

Cardiac Ultrasound

Case 1.5

A 34 year old lady with history of IVDU presents with fever, night sweats and worsening shortness of breath.

Cardiac Ultrasound

Case 1.6

An 80 year old man attends clinic for preop evaluation. You hear an ejection systolic murmur on auscultation.

Lung Ultrasound

Case 2.1

Following insertion of a central line, this patient complains of chest pain and feels breathless.

Lung Ultrasound

Case 2.2

A patient with chronic kidney disease and cardiomyopathy presents for creation of AV fistula. He is unable to lie flat due to SOB.

Cardiac Ultrasound

Case 1.7

A 24 year old man is involved in a RTA. He is hypotensive and tachycardic on presentation to the emergency department.

Cardiac Ultrasound

Case 1.8

An 80 year old man presents for fixation of fractured neck of femur. He has an ejection systolic murmur.

Cardiac Ultrasound

Case 1.9

A 68 year old man presents for radical left nephrectomy. He is wheel chair bound with limited mobility. You decide to do a POCUS scan to evaluate his left ventricular systolic function.

Cardiac Ultrasound

Case 1.10

This patient presents with worsening shortness of breath over the past few weeks. What does the POCUS scan show?

Lung Ultrasound

Case 2.3

4 days following a right ORIF of fractured neck of femur, an elderly lady presents with sepsis. What does the lung ultrasound show?

Cardiac Ultrasound

Case 1.11

Following delivery of the baby, a pregnant woman complains of chest pain and SOB. She is hypotensive and desaturating.