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Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
interpreting pleural fluid ... pleuralfluid #analysis #interpretation ... lights #criteria #algorithm
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
MD @nickmmark #acidbase ... #workup #algorithm ... respiratory #bloodgas #interpretation
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
ventilated alveoli Ill ... CPR • Can show fluid ... Patterns #Waveform #Interpretation
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm ... petechiae, or fluid-filled ... consultations): - Ill-appearing ... Color #Targetoid #Algorithm
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... function resulting in fluid ... Lung #Diseases #ILD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... structured approach to interpretation ... findings (pleural fluid ... HRCT #CTChest #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #ILD
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... ventilation • Fluids ... ARDS, tolerate mild ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm
Venous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) - Fluid Overload and Venous Congestion Assessment
Step 1: IVC Diameter: If >2cm,
Ultrasound (VExUS) - Fluid ... Vein Doppler Interpretation ... 2cm Grade 1 (Mild
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
• Chest Xray MILD-MODERATE ... Rapid - Level 1 fluid ... Slow - Hot Line fluid ... management #treatment #algorithm