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Classic (2009) Spirometric GOLD Classification of COPD Severity Based on Postbronchodilator FEV
#Diagnosis #Pulmonary #COPD #GOLD #Staging
Classic (2009) Spirometric ... of COPD Severity ... Based on Postbronchodilator ... FEV #Diagnosis ... #Pulmonary #COPD
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An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
Subglottic): • Functional ... : Vocal fold paralysis ... Paradoxical vocal fold ... Bronchoconstriction: Asthma, COPD ... Noisy #Breathing #differential
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Differentials? ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... lung disease (COPD ... bloodgas #Acid #Base
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
be determined based ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... non-congested profile (“Cold ... and congested (“Cold ... #diagnosis #differential
Perform computations online at:
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6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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1
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1

1
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Septic shock
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↓
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↓
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Cardiac Tamponade
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1
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RV
CI/BVI Blood Flow ... Pressure Product CPP ... Perfusion Pressure COP ... physiologic) FVC FEV1 ... Capacity >3.0 L FEV1