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Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
Hemoptysis - Differential ... PNA, Abscess), Viral ... • Valvular (Mitral ... #Diagnosis #pulmonary ... #causes
Tree-in-Bud Sign on Chest CT
 • Multiple centrilobular nodules arranged in a linear branching pattern.
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Tree-in-Bud Sign ... on Chest CT • ... atypical pna, Viral ... #CT #Lung #Pulmonary ... clinical #tree #bud
Bronchiectasis is defined as localized bronchial dilatation.
The diagnosis of bronchiectasis is usually based on a combination
the peripheral lung ... The most common cause ... infection, usually viral ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Bronchiectasis #Differential
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
in HIV - Differential ... • CT: Halo sign ... Cytopenias VIRAL ... factor • May cause ... Infections #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Causes of Peripheral ... Sometimes history of viral ... Long symptom-free ... varying neurologic signs ... #differential #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... with presence of pulmonary ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential
Handlebar Traumatic Injury 
Young girl presents to you after low energy, helmeted bicycle accident. Her vitals
But you astutely ... She is sent to CT ... in over 80% of cases ... May have vital signs ... pattern on your differential
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
EMHighAK) and Brit Long ... Vital signs: BP ... This post will focus ... Most commonly caused ... Radiology #CTChest #Lung