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Randomised comparison of needle aspiration and chest tube drainage in spontaneous pneumothorax 

Visual Abstract by Dr.
Randomised comparison ... thame Thelle et al ... #Management #EBM
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
chronic obstructive pulmonary ... Note that not all ... clinical care in all ... long-term outcomes or comparison ... EBV: endobronchial
Diuretic Electrolyte Excretion Effects 
Diuresis, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl-, HCO3-, Uric Acid
 - Thiazide Type
+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Cl ... electrolytes #effects #pharmacology ... #comparison #table
Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
Pulmonary Embolism ... Resolution: Pulmonary ... septal motion, all ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... clinical #ultrasound #echocardiogram
Crystalloid Fluids - Contents Comparison Table
Normal plasma
0.9% saline (a.k.a. "normal saline" or NS)
0.45% saline (a.k.a. 1/2
Fluids - Contents Comparison ... 2 4NS + 20 meq KCL ... IVF #Contents #Comparison ... #Table #pharmacology
IV Fluids - Comparison Table
Fluid - pH - Osm - Na - Cl - Other
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IV Fluids - Comparison ... pH - Osm - Na - Cl ... #Fluids #IVF #Comparison ... #Table #pharmacology
Neuropathic Pain: Pharmacotherapy Selection and Effectivity Decision Aid

Figure 2 provides a comparison icon array with natural
Figure 2 provides a comparison ... #EBM #Pharmacology
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... vasoactive drug pharmacology ... Vasoactive #Drugs #pharmacology ... diagnosis #management #comparison
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes and Mimics - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
90%:
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Pulmonary Renal ... Vasculitis - Anti-GBM ... Positive (ANCA + anti-GBM ... differentiation syndrome in APL ... Kumfer @AnnKumfer #Pulmonary
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Pulmonary Renal ... Although pulmonary ... antibody, Anti-GBM ... usually low in anti-GBM ... o infection • Echocardiogram