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Lung Nodule - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nodule on > 2 Years Without a Change in Size:
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Benign Neoplasm (eg ... cannonball lesions"; Eg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
Causes of Localized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cervical: - Anterior ... • Infection (e.g ... , Mediastinum, Lungs
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
leading to increased pulmonary ... objective assessment“ (e.g ... there is no clear cause ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
for Three Common Causes ... when possible (eg ... dysrhythmias (eg ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... reverse the insult (eg
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
mm is needed to cause ... hypertension (e.g ... - Pulmonary edema ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
granulomas within the lungs ... symptoms are not caused ... of diagnosis (e.g ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... papules, nodules; anterior
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... QRS complex Pulmonary ... voltage Other Causes ... diagnosis #cardiology #ecg ... #ekg #electrocardiogram
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Call for help (e.g ... This can cause life-threatening ... stoma and pull anteriorly ... differential #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare #