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Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
pleural fluid analysis ... using Light's criteria ... medical diagrams, tables ... #pleuralfluid #analysis ... #algorithm #differential
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
     •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renal Failure with Hypervolemia ... Syndrome Light's Criteria ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Lights #Criteria
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome • Protein-losing ... • Peritoneal dialysis ... Malignancy • Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Berlin Criteria for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 
- Respiratory symptoms must have begun within one
Berlin Criteria ... worsening symptoms during ... consistent with pulmonary ... lung collapse, or pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare
An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... produced primarily during ... Functional: Vocal fold paralysis ... Peribronchial pulmonary ... #pulmonary
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
screening tool using ... blood gas (ABC) analysis ... HPS Diagnostic Criteria ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... perfusion scanning or pulmonary
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
derangements (hyperkalemia ... , hypercalcemia, ... Fluid Overload (pulmonary ... blood through the dialysis ... efficiency daily dialysis
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
Hypertensive Emergency criteria ... - Pulmonary edema ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Familial periodic paralysis ... intracranial pressure • Dialysis ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... #Medications #Table
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Cardiac Output: Analysis ... Pulmonary Artery ... : Analysis of the ... • PULMONARY A ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare