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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 and COPD ... initially requires an evaluation ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... Classification and ... Evaluation (GOLD ... #Obstructive #Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #management
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... by attaching a table ... to your airway checklist ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Intubation #Airway #Checklist
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms ... Highlighted boxes and ... limitation, further evaluation ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #COPD #GOLD2017
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... Algorithm / Checklist ... still bleeding and ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation ... #Management
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... Exacerbation of COPD ... #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #Management #Exacerbation ... #treatment #pulmonary
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management ... Algorithm Clinical ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential #neurology
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
and Dry) • Pulmonary ... failure from massive pulmonary ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... Types #diagnosis #management ... #dry #table
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Evaluation of Electrical ... , coma, spinal cord ... may be severe and ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Emergency #Algorithm
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... disease (COPD) ... #COPD #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management