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The BLUE-protocol decision tree - performed on dyspneic patients who will be admitted to the ICU

The
The BLUE-protocol ... - performed on dyspneic ... #BLUE #protocol ... #Algorithm #Dyspnea ... Lung #Pulmonary #Ultrasound
The BLUE-protocol decision tree - performed on dyspneic patients who will be admitted to the ICU

The
The BLUE-protocol ... - performed on dyspneic ... #protocol #Algorithm ... #Dyspnea #CriticalCare ... Lung #Pulmonary #Ultrasound
Dyspnea - Considerations with Malignancy
Directly Malignancy Related:
 - Lymphangitic spread to lung
 - Malignant pleural effusion
Dyspnea - Considerations ... Malignant pleural effusion ... Hypercoagulable -> PE ... #algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #oncology
COPD phenotypes:  Blue Bloaters vs. Pink Puffers
The two most stereotypical forms of COPD are pink
COPD phenotypes: Blue ... pink puffers and blue ... causing chronic dyspnea ... #Diagnosis #COPD ... #BlueBloaters #Comparison
Lung Ultrasound: Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema vs ARDS
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema:
 • Smooth pleural line
 • AIS >
Lung Ultrasound: ... homogenous • Often anterior ... UAlberta_Sono #APE ... pulmonary #edema #comparison ... #clinical #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
simply a clinical diagnosis ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... establishing a diagnosis ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Influenza Checklist Diagnostic ... function tests - Ultrasound ... needed to exclude effusion ... uncertainty (e.g. vs PE ... nasal cannula for dyspnea