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Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
chronic obstructive pulmonary ... long-term outcomes or comparison ... endobronchial valve ... #Management #AdvancedCOPD ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hemoglobin: • Males ... Polycythemia - Acquired ... Hypoxia-driven: Cardiac/pulmonary ... ), TEMPI (VEGF normal
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... resuscitation Labs ... Yield of blood CX ... negative predictive value ... Management #treatment #Pulmonary
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... upright or lat ... - Switch to oral ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... with presence of pulmonary ... is vital while lab ... transitioning to oral ... #differential #algorithm
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
beneficial when required ... Pulmonary Artery ... PPV, absolute values ... • PULMONARY A ... #criticalcare #comparison