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Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
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- Differential Diagnosis ... • Asthma • COPD ... • Hypovolemic shock ... exposures • Lactic ... acidosis of any
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
, Lactic Acidosis ... e.g., uptake by cells ... ->treatments include ... output - Acute pulmonary ... #Acidosis #Elevation
RN-CHAMPS Mnemonic for Types of Shock

R - Respiratory - Flail Chest, Tension Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusion, Hypoxemia
Mnemonic for Types of Shock ... - TBI, Spinal Cord ... Metabolic - DKA, Lactic ... Acidosis, Hypoventilation ... #Differential #Diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... the treatment goal ... non-congested profile (“Cold ... and congested (“Cold ... Cardiogenic Shock
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
> 4 days → add fungal ... replacement Cord ... “big & sticky” cells ... renal failure, pulmonary ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis