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Ultrasound: Misc
Abdomen
Assess for intra-abdominal fluid to rule-out an intra-abdominal source of hypotension.
Examine the gallbladder- gallstones, wall thickening (>3 mm) and pericholecystic fluid are consistent with cholecystitis
Examine the kidneys and bladder- overt hydronephrosis concerning for mechanical obstruction. Distended bladder despite foley suggests obstructed foley.
Vascular
Presence of DVT- patent veins are fully collapsible with light ultrasound compression- pressure has to be lower than the pressure needed to collapse the artery.
Vascular access for arterial and central line placement.
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