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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Management Algorithm Upper ... , hematemesis, coffee-ground ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... of Upper GI Bleed
Today in the OR, the anesthesiologist shared with me his "Coffee Cup Rule" for ETCO2 obstruction
shared with me his "Coffee ... like a cup of coffee ... Interpretation #pulmonary
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
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deep breathing Pulmonary ... Causes of Tachypnea ... Pneumothorax • Upper ... Tachypnea: • Pulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #pulmonary
Causes of Acute Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular
 • Myocardial Infarction*
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • CHF
Pleural
Causes of Acute ... Vascular • Pulmonary ... Asthma* • AECOPD Upper ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
standing erect, the pulmonary ... supplying the upper ... The pulmonary vascular ... non-perfused vessels and causes ... Views of the upper
Cystic Lung Disease
Upper Lobe Predominant: 
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Paracoccidioidomycosis,
Lung Disease Upper ... (LCDD), Cystic Pulmonary ... Bronchiolitis, Pulmonary ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #pulmonary
Lung Segment Anatomy Annotated on Chest CT
Right Lung:
 • Upper Lobe: Apical, Posterior, Anterior
 • Middle
Right Lung: • Upper ... Lung Lung: • Upper ... radiopaedia.org/cases ... #CT #CTChest #pulmonary
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
Upper Lobe Lung ... Therefore, conditions caused ... contribute to the upper ... apices caused by ... With Upper Lobe
Coffee Ground Emesis: Appearance of vomitus that occurs with acute upper intestinal bleeding.
Photo Credit: John Rossettie,
Coffee Ground Emesis ... occurs with acute upper
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
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Causes of Pleural ... Effusion: - Pulmonary ... , SLE) • Pulmonary ... 2/3 Serum LDH Upper ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes