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Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms ... β2-agonist; ICS ... ; FEV1: forced expiratory ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #COPD #GOLD2017
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
of exposure to respiratory ... and pattern of respiratory ... overlap; ICS = ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... disease (COPD) ... ; FEV1, forced expiratory ... #Algorithm #Management
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Indications for NIV: • COPD ... Neuromuscular disease - Respiratory ... , Confusion/agitation ... #criticalcare # ... management #indications
Hoover's Sign

Hoover’s sign refers to inward movement of the lower rib cage during inspiration- instead of
of outward as is ... hyperexpansion of the lungs ... Hoovers #Sign #Pulmonary ... #Video #Clinical ... #Paradoxical #Respiratory
The 2019 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) treatment strategy figure for adults and adolescents, annotated to
antagonists; LABA: long-acting ... ; FEV1: forced expiratory ... #GINA #Asthma #Management ... #Stepwise #Pulmonary ... StepUp #Treatment #Algorithm
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
in obstructive lung ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... neuromuscular dz) • Pt is ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... ventilated • CXR, Lung ... 2 (or complete respiratory ... #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #treatment #pulmonary
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Medications, Spinal Cord ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment ... #management
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... , traction for long ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare