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Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
• CT: Halo sign ... Cytopenias VIRAL ... loss • Imaging: Irregular ... , pleural effusion ... #AIDS #pulmonary
The BLUE-protocol decision tree - performed on dyspneic patients who will be admitted to the ICU

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The BLUE-protocol ... combines signs, ... A thickened, irregular ... pleural line is ... dyspnea-criticalcare-pulmonary-algorithm-pocus
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... SpO2 88% on room air ... consider intra-abdominal ... Pulmonary Contusion ... #Pulmonary #Contusion