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Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion (CPPE) on Pleuroscopy

We know that pH can vary in different locules in CPPE.
(CPPE) on Pleuroscopy ... different locules in CPPE ... important to Rx as CPPE ... #CPPE #Pleuroscopy ... #clinical #thoracic
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
protective equipment (PPE ... ) • Standard PPE ... Meticulous removal of PPE ... after removal of PPE ... Internet Book of Critical
Pseudogout: pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Idiopathic (vast majority of cases) -> Mechanism unknown
 - Familial
pathogenesis and clinical ... pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD ... and/or x-ray - CPPD ... Chondrocalcinosis #Pseudogout #CPPD
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
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Algorithm Ventilation/perfusion ... Disease (Asthma, COPD ... • Vascular (PE ... Parenchymal Disease Diffusion
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... then wait 3min, pre-ox ... but also reduces CPP ... expansion of bleed • CPP ... Target CPP 60.
Knee Effusions - Arthrocentesis Interpretation

Inflammatory arthritis:
 • Color: Yellow-> Green
 • Clarity: Opaque
 • Viscosity: Low
Knee Effusions - ... MSU: Gout • CPPD ... rav7ks #Knee #Effusions
Shoulder Effusion Ballottement on Physical Examination

Shoulder effusion. You can ballot and see fluid return at posterior
Shoulder Effusion ... Examination Shoulder effusion ... Janet Pope @Janetbirdope ... #Shoulder #Effusion ... #orthopedics #clinical
Bulge Sign to demonstrate a Knee Effusion on Physical Examination

Dr. Janet Pope @Janetbirdope

#Bulge #Sign #Knee #Effusion
demonstrate a Knee Effusion ... Janet Pope @Janetbirdope ... Bulge #Sign #Knee #Effusion ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
malignant pleural effusion ... (MPE) - An Official ... ATS/STS/STR Clinical ... Malignant #Pleural #Effusions ... #MPE #Algorithm
DIY Respirator

Innovative technique to create a cheap, reusable, elastomeric respirator for use during critical N95 supply
for use during critical ... Facemask #N95 #PPE