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Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
in HIV - Differential ... fever • Fever, weight ... when you breathe, Weight ... symptoms (fever, weight ... #AIDS #pulmonary
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
degrees • Chills, night ... fatigue, unexplained weight ... Abscess Differential ... #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #
Patients with CHD are exceptionally sensitive to the effects of bronchiolitis on their volume status
Four principles
blood flow to the lungs ... the heart to the right ... heart to improve pulmonary ... away from the right ... #Management #Peds
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
verrucous) • Lung ... Generalized: • Chills, night ... Malaise, fatigue, weight ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... • Left sided > Right
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Mets = Climbing a flight ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management