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Typical UIP with honeycombing and traction bronchiectasis in a patient with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) #Clinical
honeycombing and traction bronchiectasis ... with idiopathic pulmonary ... fibrosis (IPF) ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest ... #UIP #IPF #ILD
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Bronchiectasis - ... • Bronchiectasis ... Causes: • Cystic fibrosis ... evidence of cystic fibrosis ... Nasal polyps and signs
Tram Track Sign on Chest CT
 • Parallel, non-tapering airways, extending to the lung periphery.
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Tram Track Sign ... Cylindrical or traction bronchiectasis ... , CF, ILD, necrotizing ... #Tram #Track #Sign ... #CT #Lung #Pulmonary
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... lymphadenopathy, traction bronchiectasis ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest ... #Algorithm #ILD
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Extra-articular manifestations
Skin: 
 • Inflammation of skin (esp. over areas of stress) forms
Pericarditis) -> Chest ... interstitial lung disease/pulmonary ... fibrosis (mechanism ... RheumatoidArthritis #RA #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
cycle to uncover pathophysiology ... data regarding pulmonary ... pathophysiology ... oscillations - Sign ... #Capnography #interpretation
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... fibroblasts → fibrosis ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... , cough, chest pain ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Case A 39-year-old ... American male in mild ... Vital signs: BP ... defaulting to a normal interpretation ... #Radiology #CTChest