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PROSEVA definition of ARDS
Thus, the PROSEVA trial essentially modifies the Berlin definition of ARDS, with the
essentially modifies the Berlin ... that the PaO2/FiO2 ... specificity of the Berlin ... that the PaO2/FiO2 ... ratio remain stable
Berlin Criteria for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 
- Respiratory symptoms must have begun within one
Berlin Criteria ... for Acute Respiratory ... Distress Syndrome (ARDS ... #Acute #Respiratory ... Distress #Syndrome #Berlin
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
6 mL'kg PBW in ARDS ... ARDSnet low-PEEP table ... Gradually lower Fi02 ... recruitment • FiO2 ... desaturation prioritise FiO2
Understanding & Treating ARDS - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

•  Timing - within one week of
Understanding & Treating ARDS ... - Acute Respiratory ... Oxygenation PaO2/FiO2 ... @nickmmark #ARDS ... Respiratory #Distress #Acute
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Acute Respiratory ... Distress Syndrome – ARDS ... Berlin criteria ... (2013) ● Acute ... or CXR ● PaO2/FiO2
The Berlin Definition of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Chest imaging - Bilateral opacities—not fully explained by
The Berlin Definition ... of Acute Respiratory ... Distress Syndrome (ARDS ... #CriticalCare #ARDS ... #Acute #Respiratory
Intern Pocket Cards - Increasing Levels of Care

 • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
 • Intermediate Care/Step-Down
Intern Pocket Cards ... • Long-Term Acute ... Facility (SNF) • Acute ... Inpatient Pocket Cards ... Disposition #Discharge #table
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
transfusion • Criteria: ARDS ... Berlin Criteria ... other cause of ARDS ... At least 3 of (Acute ... diagnosis #comparison #table
Natural History of HIV Infection - Timeline of Progression
Acute:
 • Viral Transmission → High VL (steady
of Progression Acute ... progression to AIDS ... Chronic: • Stable ... chronic inflammation AIDS ... • CD4 < 200 or AIDS
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Isospora belli Infection in HIV-AIDS
Treating Isospora belli Infection
General Management Considerations:
 • Fluid
IDSA Recommendations ... Infection in HIV-AIDS ... Preferred Therapy for Acute ... Alternative Therapy For Acute ... IsosporaBelli #IDSA