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

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap ... tests, such as blood ... = asthma-COPD overlap ... ACOPD #Asthma #Overlap ... #FirstLine #Differences
Tailoring Vasopressors to a Patient's Physiology

Overall, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin are all supported by evidence as
Patient's Physiology Overall ... Selection #Algorithm #FirstLine
Perioperative Medications - Which Medications to Hold or Continue?
Aspirin - Continue
 • Aspirin should be continued
reasons other than HF ... indication is for HF ... patients with HF ... history of low blood ... /benefits, but overall
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
Congestion with volume overload ... BP, blood pressure ... ; HF, heart failure ... Diuretic #Diuresis #CHF
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... normal WBC • Continue ... Diuresis for fluid overload
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
of high parity blood ... : Age>60, CKD, CHF ... Pathophysiology: Volume overload
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Blood Product Transfusions ... screen - determines blood ... Transfusion Cardiac Overload ... Volume overload ... patients with CHF
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
Blood Transfusion ... the banked donor blood ... Transfusion Cardiac Overload ... Volume overload ... patients with CHF
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
decline - suspect continued ... UA positive for blood ... diuretics for fluid overload
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
evidence of fluid overload ... disease b) CHF ... Screen for OSA • Continue