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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Exacerbation of COPD ... workup for alternate ... ventilated • CXR ... , Lung US, Echo, ... #treatment #pulmonary
A-Lines vs B-Lines on Lung POCUS
A-Lines:
 • Predominately horizontal lines
 • A-lines are repeated horizontal &
, asthma, COPD and ... @MCW_EM_US #ALines ... #BLines #Lung # ... POCUS #pulmonary ... #clinical #comparison
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
chronic obstructive pulmonary ... disease (COPD). ... patients with COPD ... are approved for clinical ... outcomes or comparison
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Organizing Pneumonia - Clinical ... - Imaging: • CXR ... other processes Workup ... strep, HIV • CTD workup ... ILD #diagnosis #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
in obstructive lung ... In COPD, decreases ... edema) • COPD ... patients (ie., CHF or COPD ... status • Won't Work
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
patients with chronic lung ... as Asthma and COPD ... to 6-8 hours to work ... #Medications #management ... #treatment #comparison
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Testing - OnePager Summary ... Pulmonary Artery ... • PULMONARY A ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management