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Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Rapid Response Management ... pneumonia • Water: pulmonary ... edema • Air: ... differential #Diagnosis #Management ... Algorithm #rapid #pulmonary
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Pulmonary Renal ... polyangiitis), MPA (microscopic ... Although pulmonary ... FINDINGS: • U/A: microscopic ... differential #diagnosis #management
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Diagnosis and Management ... symptoms of active pulmonary ... for concomitant pulmonary ... of AFB by smear microscopy ... Management:
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... in patients who fail ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... Treatment #AcutePE #Management
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
failure • Severe pulmonary ... manifestations • MAT microscopic ... diagnosis #treatment #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... perfusion scanning or pulmonary ... older) on room air ... SpO2 > 88% • Management
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
tolerating forced air ... noise → check air ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management ... #problems #pulmonary
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
wheezing OR poor air ... #CriticalCare #pulmonary ... ventilation #mechanical #management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... lat decubitus - air ... Lung Abscess Management ... pneumonectomy if fail ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
entrainment of room air ... Delivery #FiO2 #Pulmonary ... Equipment #Devices #Management