Rupturing AAA on Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)


"Elderly patient presents with AMS and Hypotension RUSH exam performed: 

Cardiac hyperdynamic, IVC collapsible, Lungs normal, initial FAST negative, Aorta (as shown)


7.7 cm actively rupturing AAA! Initially contained perforation next to Aorta"


 - Dr. Christopher Kumetz

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