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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
there are four patterns ... , high and low attenuation ... The cystic pattern ... pattern on a CXR ... pattern can be
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... bronchovascular interstitium ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
High Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Non specific interstitial pneumonitis (NSIP): ground glass with traction bronchiectasis, no
High Attenuation ... pattern (2) 1. ... Non specific interstitial ... HighAttenuation #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
High-Res Chest CT Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reticular:
 • Septal Thickening: Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial Edema, Alveolar
High-Res Chest CT ... Patterns - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework Reticular ... Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial ... HighRes #Chest #CT #Patterns
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
in the nodular pattern ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern ... Perilymphatic #Comparison
Reticular pattern 
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular septal thickening, usually focal or unilateral 50% adenopathy', known carcinoma.
2.
Reticular pattern ... peribronchovascular interstitium ... HRCT #CTChest #Reticular ... #Pattern #Comparison
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... Algorithm • IV ... morphology, "Sine wave" pattems ... hyperkalemia #potassium #high ... #algorithm #treatment
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
the dominant HR-pattern ... : reticular nodular ... high attenuation ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
PULMONARY A vs B-LINE PATTERN ... predominant lung US pattern ... larger bolus • HIGH ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management