US in the ED Flashcards
1
Q
earliest US finding confirming an IUP
A
gestational sac containing yolk sac w/ visualized endometrial stripe
2
Q
loss of mirror artifact R hemidiaphragm
A
hemothorax vs pleural effusion
3
Q
how to tell when CBD might be dilated
A
similar size to portal vein (double barrel shotgun)
4
Q
renal US showing spherical structure w/ internal septations + echogenic debris
A
abscess
5
Q
lung US: seashore sign turns into barcode
A
pneumothorax (lung point)
6
Q
next step imaging for stable pt w/ thoracic dissection on US
A
CTA + consult (type A vs type B dissection)
