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Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Pulmonary Edema - Differential ... History/Physical/Labs ... or negative fluid ... ischemic changes CXR ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Diagnosis: • Labs ... common • Imaging: CXR ... initiation • Differential ... 500 mg QD until normal ... : Diuresis for fluid
On the left a patient with CHF. 
There is an increase in heart size compared to
and some pleural fluid ... that helpful, but comparison ... films can be of value ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Exacerbation
Intern Pocket Cards - Pre-Rounding Guide - Daily Checklist
Overnight Events:
 - Night float signout, nursing notes
Interdisciplinary
(min and max) values ... Weight trends Labs ... pending/send-out labs ... yourself - Note if interpretation ... (MAR): - IV fluids
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
is vital while lab ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #heartfailure #chf
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... upright or lat ... decubitus - air fluid ... - Switch to oral
Dilation of the azygos vein is a sign of increased right atrial pressure and is usually
the azygos vein varies ... increase of 3 mm in comparison ... suggestive of fluid ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Azygous
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
any evidence of fluid ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... Determine if any labs