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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
detected on CT or CXR ... objective assessment“ (e.g ... there is no clear cause ... Management ● Early ... the underlying cause
Hilum Overlay Sign on Chest X-Ray
If a mass is in contact with the pulmonary vessels then,
hilum: In this case ... This was later proven ... #Sign #Chest #XRay ... #clinical #radiology ... #CXR
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment ... Airway: lateral ... for reversible cause ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... maintained fever CAUSES ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
necrosis (7-14 days later ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... • Vasculitis (e.g ... #management #treatment
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment ... Glucose) 2 Airway: lateral ... for reversible cause ... ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT ... #neurology #seizures
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Dislocation On lateral ... wrist XR, the capitate ... injury • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... , dyspnea, +/- CXR ... organ damage • Treatment ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
, e.g. central line ... indicated, start CPR ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... Plan definitive management ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... #management #cardiology