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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 ... pneumoallergens, can ... = asthma-COPD overlap ... #FirstLine #Differences ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Testing - OnePager ... signs of volume overload ... quickly (30-90 sec ... of fluid can predict ... CO during a 15 sec
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
any evidence of fluid ... overload, irregular ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Crossmatch - involves testing ... Transfusion Cardiac Overload ... Volume overload ... false negatives on testing ... RBCs (stored at 4C
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... A liver biopsy can ... causes of iron overload ... hemochromatosis #algorithm
Blood Transfusion Reactions

Immune Mediated:
 • Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction (FNHTR): Most common immune reaction to transfusion.
FNHTR once had ... Transfusion Cardiac Overload ... Volume overload ... false negatives on testing ... RBCs (stored at 4C
VSD on Newborn POCUS Echocardiogram (A4C)
Term newborn presents with irritability and increased work of breathing. Bedside
Echocardiogram (A4C ... resolution: Patient had ... signs of fluid ... overload and copious ... clinical #cardiology #a4c
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
high LDH, low Ca ... labs, aggressive fluids ... decompression SVC ... radiology for possible stenting ... Aggressive IV fluids
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
Algorithm 1. ... guidelines for CAD ... perform exercise testing ... ß-blocker, optimize fluid ... #Management #Algorithm