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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
, Asthma-COPD Overlap ... initially requires an evaluation ... summary of the differential ... ACO = asthma-COPD ... #Differences #Algorithm
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Ultrasound Findings ... the severity Acute ... sliding COPD or ... Asthma: - Bilateral ... #differential #
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
 •
of Hypoxemia- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Airway Disease (Asthma ... , COPD) • Vascular ... • Interstitial lung
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... pneumothorax, COPD ... /asthma • Pleural ... atelectasis • Lung ... Hypoxemia #Hypoxia #differential
Cough - Diagnostic Schema

Infectious: URTI, LRTI, Bacterial, Viral
Irritant/Exposure: Allergic, Post-infectious, Pneumonitis, ACEi, PTX, Foreign Body
Airway Disease:
Airway Disease: Asthma ... , COPD, Sinusitis ... ILD Malignancy: Lung ... #Chronic #Differential ... #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Chronic Dyspnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stable Angina • Acute ... Obstruction • Asthma ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pneumothorax on Lung POCUS

A young male presents with acute onset right sided chest pain and shortness
presents with acute ... Resolution: M-mode ... , asthma, copd, ... POCUS #Sliding #Ultrasound ... clinical #Labeled #Pulmonary
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Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Limb ischemia Pulmonary ... Pneumothorax: - Hx: Acute ... , Dyspnea, H/O COPD ... , asthma, CF, PCP ... #differential
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acute or chronic ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... or restrictive lung ... disease (COPD, ... OSA, Asthma, Obesity
Beyond the classic trauma patient during your E-Fast Exam, who else does the Sono-Pros scan?
- Primary
not limited to COPD ... cystic fibrosis, acute ... severe asthma, ... idiopathic pulmonary ... #lung #ultrasound