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Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol ... understanding of the FALLS-protocol ... According to Weil classification ... in Emergency #FALLS ... #protocol #algorithm
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... PRE-SHOCK - Compensated ... end-organ damage, multisystem ... #Classification ... diagnosis #management #cold
FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - ... The FALLS-protocol ... of the pleura, lungs ... classification ... #Algorithm
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... PRE-SHOCK - Compensated ... tachycardia, dyspnea, cold ... end-organ damage, multisystem ... #Classification
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Neurogenic Cold ... - Bibasilar Lung ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... hemorrhage • Pus ... pneumothorax, COPD ... atelectasis • Lung ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Pulmonary Hypertension Groups - WHO Classification
Group I - Vascular remodeling of pulmonary arteries
 • Idiopathic, HIV,
Hypertension Groups - WHO Classification ... III - Chronic lung ... hypoxemia • COPD ... PH Functional Classification ... chest pain, or pre-syncope
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Megaspore, E. coli ... with long-term ... 5-ASA brands Algorithm ... Mild #Moderate #Algorithm
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
malignancy (HM) pts ... Aspergillus cell walls ... concurrent admin of mold-active ... non-neutropenic pts ... Clav (may be + as long
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Indet (60-79), Pos ... Aspergillus cell walls ... useful in high risk pts ... concurrent admin mold-active ... result in + as long