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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Shock - Bibasilar Lung ... Normal/Decreased Breath ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... • Most common cause ... • Diminished breath ... Clindamycin in case ... #differential #causes
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
has a number of causes ... including restrictive lung ... Breaths may be shallow ... Breathing In lung ... Causes include
Progressive Massive Fibrosis on Chest X-Ray
In a construction worker presenting with shortness of breath.
Progressive Massive Fibrosis
with shortness of breath ... chronic interstitial lung ... pneumoconiosis which is caused ... benign, upper lobe masses
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Lung Infections ... , Shortness of breath ... tightness when you breathe ... Legionella: • Nausea ... factor • May cause
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
determine the cause ... acute shortness of breath ... nodular interstitial lung ... Consolidation #Causes
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
Uncommon Causes ... blood cells in the lung ... , shortness of breath ... of other common causes ... Any opioid can cause
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
initiates the breath ... Marker of lung " ... Most common cause ... diaphragm strength Casey
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
cardiac output causes ... of CO2 to the lungs ... PATTERN: Sonographic lung ... A-line predominant lung ... patients, each breath
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
volume) - Every breath ... pressure) - Every breath ... trigger (patient breaths ... same as mandatory breaths ... Support - All breaths