I’m interested in lung ultrasound. I feel it has a lot to offer, it’s quick and easy. For a while I’ve been waiting for a convincing case of pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) to come along. It seems very likely that such cases exist amongst our workload but, since we don’t do a lot of CT angiography, … Continue reading
Strangulation is on the list of differentials for pulmonary oedema: post-obstructive pulmonary oedema (POPE). The pathophysiology is thought to involve negative intra-pulmonary presure resulting from strenous efforts to inhale against a closed airway. This puppy suffered an episode of accidental strangulation. Having survived the acute episode he then presented a few hours later with progressive … Continue reading
