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Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
evaluation - Chest ... 19, influenza, RSV ... , and other viral ... as clinically indicated ... #algorithm #schema
Cavities frequently arise within a mass or an area of consolidation as a result of necrosis.
We
will discuss them here ... the differential diagnosis ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Cavity #Cyst #
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
the diagnosis in ... Here a patient with ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest # ... #SepticEmboli #Cavity
Differential diagnosis of Lymphangiomyomatosis:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis: > 90% are smokers, cysts have irregular shapes and the
Differential diagnosis ... Centrilobular emphysema ... patients with HIV ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CTChest #Lymphangiomyomatosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
neuroexam - Oral cavity ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... change CV risk Chest ... stratification #diagnosis