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Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
-19 Initial evaluation ... - Chest X-ray ... - Lung ultrasound ... Book of Critical Care ... #algorithm #schema
Hampton hump is a radiologic sign which consists of a shallow wedge-shaped opacity in the periphery
periphery of the lung ... may aid in the diagnosis ... In this case, pulmonary ... confirmed with chest ... #photo #CXR #EmergencyMedicine
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... algorithm to determine ... Chest X-ray: ... unless prior heart/lung ... #diagnosis
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
suspected) - CT chest ... mg/dL or > 25 % rise ... interventional radiology ... steroids, supportive care ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis