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Lung Nodule - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nodule on > 2 Years Without a Change in Size:
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Lung Nodule - Differential ... Melanoma, Head & Neck ... , Sarcoma, Colon ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Pulmonary
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... class (30-day all cause ... infographic by Nick ... prognostication #diagnosis #management ... stratification #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... has potential to cause ... Argon Plasma by Nick ... treatment #workup #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
A venturi mask uses ... venturi valves are color ... • FiO2 ~80% Nick ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Setup - Ultrasound ... - Distended neck ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #Summary #criticalcare
Chest Tube Placement Checklist
PREPARATION
 o Consent
 o Position Patient
 o Monitoring
 o Time Out
 o Review
ensure that the lung ... the tube as it passes ... Technique Nick ... Checklist #Procedure #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Goodpasture's cause ... sparing of the lung ... hematuria, RBC casts ... crescentic GN by Nick ... differential #diagnosis #management
Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy - Procedure Instructions Checklist
Tracheostomy is to establish a definitive surgical opening into the
drape anterior neck ... Bronchoscopic ± ultrasound ... #Tracheostomy #criticalcare ... #pulmonary #checklist ... #management #procedure
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Point of Care Ultrasound ... cardiac output causes ... predicts FR by Nick ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare ... comparison #challenges #management
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
circuit and can cause ... or membrane lung ... by Nick Mark MD ... #differential #management ... #criticalcare