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Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Algorithm for Chronic ... of chronic obstructive ... outpatient setting with oral ... squared; CAT, COPD assessment ... #Algorithm #Management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... pneumonia • Chronic ... - Switch to oral ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary ... causes #management
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... normal in mild cases ... Chronic Management ... Avoid meds that ... though safety assessment
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... inhibition - Chronic ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
The assessment of ... with presence of pulmonary ... transitioning to oral ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
stepwise daily assessment ... Total scores >2 ... dissociative drug, it causes ... including HTN), and ↑ oral ... CriticalCare #diagnosis #management
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Unknown • 6-7 cases ... organizing pneumonia, Chronic ... Organizing Pneumonia Treatment ... • Moderate: oral ... ILD #diagnosis #management
Pulmonary Nodule
Evaluation is guided by nodule size & assessment of probability of malignancy. In addition is
nodule size & assessment ... are called lung masses ... The treatment of ... comorbidities, such as chronic ... Management options
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Infections in HIV - Differential ... hepatomegaly, • Oral ... Abdominal pain, chronic ... factor • May cause ... Infections #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
syndrome is a rare chronic ... Rule out other causes ... and lower jaw Treatment ... palmoplantar pustulosis: oral ... Rheumatology #diagnosis #management