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Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential ... Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... Intubation 2) Bad ... Diagnosis #Management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
#Syncope #Differential ... Classification #Table #CriticalCare ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Characteristics of Important Exudative Pleural Effusions

#Exudative #Pleural #Effusions #Comparison #Table #Characteristics #Differential #Pulmonary
Pleural #Effusions #Comparison ... Characteristics #Differential ... #Pulmonary
Pulmonary Infections in HIV-AIDS
Bacterial: 
 • No organism identified, Strep pneumoniae, H. influenzae, S.aureus, Streptococcus Grp
Pulmonary Infections ... • CD4 < 200: Pulmonary ... Ag, Urine Histo ... ID_fellows #Pulmonary ... diagnosis #evaluation #differential
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
DrEricStrong #Shock #Differential ... Classification #Table #CriticalCare ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
and Management Differential ... Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... BNP, Troponin), ABG ... Management #treatment #criticalcare
Clues to Differential Diagnosis of Central Cyanosis: Onset of cyanosis, Clubbing, Secondary erythrocytosis, Auscultation, X-ray, Echocardiography,
Clues to Differential ... heart defect - Pulmonary ... diseases - Pulmonary ... #Cyanosis #Differential ... Causes #Table #Comparison
Oxygen Saturation - Measurement Techniques and Limitations
 • Sp02 - Cutaneous pulse oximeter
 • SaO2 Calculated
Point-of-care handheld ABG ... #Measurement #pulmonary ... #diagnosis #comparison
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... ABG And BMP Normal ... acidosis Step 5 - Differential ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... Base #Gas #VBG #differential
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
poor air flow • ABG ... Abnormally normal ABG ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation