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Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Setting up for ... are happy lungs ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #Management
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
bronchodilator test ... corticosteroids; LABA = long-acting ... agonist; LAMA = long-acting ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
outcomes or comparison ... to lung volume ... endobronchial valve; LVRC: lung ... #Management #AdvancedCOPD ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... ; CLD, chronic lung ... liver function test ... Hypertension #Workup #Algorithm
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup and Management ... Algorithm in Transplant ... Breath test for ... Diarrhea #Workup #Management ... #Algorithm #Transplant
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
• (Helmet interface ... useful to allow for lung-protective ... use conventional lung-protective ... support #COVID19 #management ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... the outpatient setting ... COPD assessment test ... COPD #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Pulmonary
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Cancer Screening Tests ... Stool/blood-based tests ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... of CO2 to the lungs ... Responsiveness #Tolerance #testing ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... unless prior heart/lung ... surgery Stress Testing ... medical and surgical management