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Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Algorithm for Chronic ... pulmonary disease (COPD ... #COPD #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management ... #ICS #Pharmacology
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment ... algorithms by Global ... indicate preferred treatment ... Management #Pulmonary #COPD ... #LABA #ICS #Guidelines
Approach to Elevated Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Risk Factors for Hypercapnea? (Hx of COPD, OSA, sedative use, CNS/muscular disorders?)
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(Hx of COPD, OSA ... , sedative use, ... Barter, or Gitelman Syndrome ... Unremarkable Labs ... metabolic #alkalosis #algorithm
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
LABA/ICS Combination ... of a patients COPD ... posts for the COPD ... treatment algorithm ... Naming #Names #Pharmacology
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Relative Afferent ... Midbrain (Parinaud's Syndrome ... • Botulism Pharmacologic ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Claudication) - Cold ... Marfan's Syndrome ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
is vital while lab ... have achieved negative ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... muscles: “myasthenic crises ... Labs: - AchR antibodies ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Myasthenia Crises
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
: • 1400 new cases ... 10-33% develop MS ... tested and if negative ... • Infectious causes ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Syndrome caused ... including DM • Treatment ... gram positive and negative ... loss of spinal cord ... diagnosis #management #treatment