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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... in number, the distribution ... periplymphatic distribution ... the nodules are diffuse ... likely a random distribution
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Extremities - Distributive ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... Tamponade - Hypovolemic ... Decompensated Distributive
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
#Diagnosis #POCUS ... Evaluation #Protocol #Algorithm ... #Low #Abdomen #Hypovolemic ... #Distributive #
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
distribution ... basilar predominant distribution ... zone predominant distribution ... Diffuse distribution ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypovolemic: ... valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... obstruction • Pulmonary ... hypertension Distributive
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... perilymphatic distribution ... perilymphatic distribution ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
diagnosis The table ... to look at the pattern ... of distribution ... more than one pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Classification Hypovolemic ... Intractable vomiting Distributive ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... Classification #Table
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
left heart) then hypovolemic ... then distributive ... FALLS #protocol #algorithm ... Shock #Fluids #POCUS
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
etiology of shock • Distributive ... Arrhythmias / CHB • Hypovolemic ... Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... management #comparison #table