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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Acute Respiratory Distress ... leading to increased pulmonary ... consistent with pulmonary ... there is no clear cause ... the underlying cause
Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)
Exposure-Related ILD (a.k.a. extrinsic allergic alveolitis): 
 • Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Farmer's lung, Bird
ILD caused by inhalation ... • Idiopathic pulmonary ... Churg Strauss syndrome ... #differential #pulmonary ... #causes
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
Upper Lobe Lung ... Therefore, conditions caused ... • ↑ Mechanical stress ... apices caused by ... Increased mechanical stress
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Pulmonary Pathology ... pleura in severe cases ... ) Cardiogenic Pulmonary ... Acute Respiratory Distress ... sliding Pulmonary
Right-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac Causes - Rule out Left-Sided Heart Failure (Most Common):
Algorithm Cardiac Causes ... Causes: - Parenchyma ... • Diffuse Lung ... Acute Respiratory Distress ... • Chronic Lung
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
Secretions - Next Steps ... DDx: Obstructive lung ... Treat underlying cause ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis #management ... #pulmonary #mechanical
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Causes of Interstitial ... Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), • Pulmonary ... leaking out of pulmonary ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Diseases #ILD #Causes
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... • Most common cause ... Aeruginosa - Strep ... #Abscess #pulmonary ... #differential #causes
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
first, then try straps ... irritation, pressure sores ... → adjust straps ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management ... #problems #pulmonary
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Rapid Response Management ... 1) Ask for vitals ... ) Examination: Pulmonary ... the underlying cause ... #criticalcare #pulmonary