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Lung Ultrasound: Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema vs ARDS
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema:
 • Smooth pleural line
 • AIS >
Lung Ultrasound: ... Often anterior and posterior ... UAlberta_Sono #APE ... comparison #clinical #diagnosis ... #ultrasound
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
once stable - ... shows a small, stable ... Pathogens: • Aerobic Bacteria ... • Anaerobic Bacteria ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary
Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
Pulmonary Arterial ... However, when the diagnosis ... benefit from PAC are ... #Diagnosis #PACatheter ... #Differential #Table
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
risk of serious bacterial ... There are clear ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... Management #Pediatrics #Peds ... Algorithm #LP #Antibiotics
Approach to Eosinophilic Lung Diseases
 • Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia (< 1 wk) - ~30yo, M; Recent
Variable) - NSAIDs, antibiotics ... sx similar to AEP ... Lung #Diseases #pulmonary ... #differential #diagnosis ... #comparison #table
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
pressure and cranial ultrasound ... When the diagnosis ... to exclude a posterior ... #Examination #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
pneumaturia, although PE ... Pathophysiology: • Bacteria ... is needed for diagnosis ... KUB or abdominal ultrasound ... Management: • Empiric antibiotics
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... Self-limiting, chronic but stable ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... acute sarcoidosis Pulmonary ... nodules; anterior/posterior
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... during Delivery • Stable ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... Cardiomyopathy #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
simply a clinical diagnosis ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... with presence of pulmonary ... establishing a diagnosis ... cardiology #treatment #table