POCUS diagnosis of acute appendicitis:

(1) Blind-ended

(2) Target shaped tubular structure

(3) Originating from the cecum

(4) Non-compressible

(5) Non-peristalsing 

(6) Dilated (>6mm)



Here you can see many of these in just one clip 



- Eric Abrams, MD @eabramsMD



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