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Cabrini Respiratory Strain Score (CAB-RSS) - Potential Decision Tool for Respiratory Distress in COVID19

** Update 6/11/20:
Cabrini Respiratory Strain ... 8787/respiratory-management-intubation-diagnosis-distress-cabrini-covid19 ... re-thinking-the-early-intubation-paradigm-of-covid ... #Respiratory #Strain ... #Diagnosis #Management
Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
Support Algorithm in COVID19 ... us believe that intubation ... intubate further strains ... already-strained ... #management #schema
Capnocytophaga
Pathogen: Capnocytophaga
 • 9 species, C. canimorsus responsible for the majority of infections
 • Gram-negative rod,
• Buffy coat stain ... Treatment: • 50% ... Capnocytophaga #canimorsus #microbiology ... infectiousdiseases #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
Hantavirus
Pathogen: Hantavirus - Rodents are the primary reservoir
Transmission:
 • Shed in the urine, feces, saliva of
Presentation: • Incubation ... • Autopsy PCR Treatment ... Hantavirus #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #microbiology
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
as data on new treatment ... US and updated treatment ... clarified the treatment ... worldwide numbers) • Incubation ... Cheatsheet #Diagnosis #Management
Cabrini Respiratory Strain Score (CAB-RSS) - Respiratory Distress in COVID19

Respiratory rate (0-4)
Retraction/accessory muscle use (0-3)
Overall state
Cabrini Respiratory Strain ... #Respiratory #Strain ... Distress #Risk #COVID19 ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Intubation
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
canoeing, kayaking, trail ... Leptospirosis #Leptospira #microbiology ... #diagnosis #treatment ... #management
Visceral Leishmaniasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Species: Leishmania donovani, Leishmania infantum, Leishmania chagasi
Where: South Asia, East
Diagnosis and Management ... Presentation: • Incubation ... culture, PCR, K39) Treatment ... #treatment #infectiousdiseases ... #microbiology
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
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Diagnosis and Management ... Presentation: • Incubation ... Treatment: • TMP-SMX-DS ... cayetanensis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #microbiology
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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Pathophysiology ICH Management ... Neuroprotective Intubation ... lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... = water leaves brain ... #neurosurgery #management