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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
of exposure to respiratory ... and pattern of respiratory ... corticosteroids; LABA ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... assessment test ... ; FEV1, forced expiratory ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Pulmonary #LABA
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... 2 (or complete respiratory ... Start supplemental oxygen ... #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #treatment #pulmonary
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms ... muscarinic antagonist; LABA ... ; FEV1: forced expiratory ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #COPD #GOLD2017
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Airway Pressure ... upper & lower airway ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
and controlled oxygen ... Neuromuscular disease - Respiratory ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... #criticalcare # ... management #indications
High Flow Nasal Cannula
Putative beneficial mechanisms of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) 
oxygen therapy. EELV, end-expiratory
cannula (HFNC) oxygen ... oxygen fraction ... #mechanisms #criticalcare ... #management # ... pulmonary
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... Diagnostics: STAT Labs ... Therapeutics: Airway ... PPI Oxygen Therapy ... #treatment #criticalcare
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
the traditional algorithm-based ... management can ... mandated by an algorithm ... establish alveolar oxygen ... #visualaid #criticalcare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Determine if any labs ... medical and surgical management