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Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion (CPPE) on Pleuroscopy

We know that pH can vary in different locules in CPPE.
Parapneumonic Effusion (CPPE ... different locules in CPPE ... important to Rx as CPPE ... Pleural #Effusion #CPPE ... clinical #thoracic #pulmonary
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Exacerbation of COPD ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... newly diagnosed COPD ... MatthewHoMD #COPD ... Exacerbation #treatment #pulmonary
Protocol for Donning PPE

Put on special work clothes and work shoes • Wash hands~ Put on
Protocol for Donning PPE ... Put on special work ... clothes and work ... University #PPE ... #Donning #On #Checklist
Pulmonary Infections in HIV-AIDS
Bacterial: 
 • No organism identified, Strep pneumoniae, H. influenzae, S.aureus, Streptococcus Grp
Pulmonary Infections ... heart failure, COPD ... • CD4 < 200: Pulmonary ... ID_fellows #Pulmonary ... Infections #HIVAIDS #workup
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In COPD, decreases ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... edema) • COPD ... patients (ie., CHF or COPD ... status • Won't Work
Perform computations online at:
ScyMed.com
6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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1
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1

1
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Septic shock
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Cardiac Tamponade
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1
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RV
→ ↓ → →↑ Pulmonary ... Pressure Product CPP ... Index CARDIAC WORK ... RCWI Cardiac Work ... 0.0144 Cardiac Work
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
lowest amount of work ... no significant pulmonary ... patients with ARDS, COPD ... #Ventilation #pulmonary
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Intraoperative Laryngospasm and Stridor - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre
negative-pressure pulmonary ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Management #Workup