EMPHYSEMATOUS CHOLECYSTITIS. ADVANTAGES OF ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND IN THE ED

A 72-year-old patient with a history of stroke and hypertension was diagnosed with emphysematous cholecystitis (EC) using emergency ultrasound (US) after presenting with severe abdominal pain, fever, and other critical symptoms. The ultrasound revealed a thickened gallbladder with gas, leading to immediate treatment and emergency surgery. Early detection and intervention through the US in the ER significantly improved the patient’s prognosis, despite the high morbidity and mortality associated with EC.

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Quiz Seventy

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What is the primary goal of conducting a POCUS needs assessment in this context?

To train adult care physicians

To reduce healthcare costs

To evaluate the need and potential benefits of POCUS in pediatric acute care

To develop new ultrasound technologies

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Which country is the focus of this needs assessment?

South Africa

Malawi

Nigeria

Kenya

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In what type of medical setting is the needs assessment being conducted?

Rehabilitative care

Acute care

Preventive care

Chronic care

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Which patient population is the focus of the needs assessment?

Adult patients

Pediatric patients

Geriatric patients

Prenatal patients

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What does POCUS stand for in the context of the title?

Post-Operative Care Ultrasound

Pediatric Orthopedic Care Ultrasound

Point-Of-Care Ultrasound

Pediatric Oncology Clinical Ultrasound

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