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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... Exacerbation of COPD ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... Echo, LE doppler, CTA ... #AECOPD #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
non-congested profile (“Cold ... and congested (“Cold ... #differential #algorithm ... treatment #table #foamed ... #heartfailure #chf
Perform computations online at:
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6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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1

1
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Septic shock
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Cardiac Tamponade
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RV
Perfusion Pressure COP ... Index CARDIAC WORK ... RCWI Cardiac Work ... FEV1 >4.0 L Forced ... FEV1/FVC = >60% Forced
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
hormones that work ... Pyruvate to Acetyl-CoA ... #differential #algorithm ... #criticalcare #foamed