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Consensus diagnostic criteria for asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) in patients with airflow limitation. COPD=chronic obstructive pulmonary
criteria for asthma-COPD ... COPD=chronic obstructive ... normal #Diagnosis #PCC ... OverlapSyndrome #Asthma #COPD ... #Criteria #BMJ
Possible mechanisms for the development of asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS). Two mechanisms by which ACOS might
development of asthma-COPD ... #Pathophys #PCC ... OverlapSyndrome #Asthma #COPD ... #BMJ
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... Exacerbation of COPD ... Echo, LE doppler, CTA ... newly diagnosed COPD ... MatthewHoMD #COPD
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... pulmonary disease (COPD ... BMI indicates body ... , COPD assessment ... #COPD #Treatment
Causes of Secondary IgA Nephropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • GI disorders: Celiac disease, Crohn's disease,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... myeloma, Lymphomas, RCC ... Pulm disorders: COPD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for Evaluation of Suspected Pulmonary Embolism #Diagnosis #EM #IM #PCC #PulmonaryEmbolism #Pulmonary #Embolism #DDimer #CTA
Algorithm for Evaluation ... Embolism #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #PCC #PulmonaryEmbolism ... Embolism #DDimer #CTA ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Pulmonary Infections in HIV-AIDS
Bacterial: 
 • No organism identified, Strep pneumoniae, H. influenzae, S.aureus, Streptococcus Grp
• CD4 < 200: PCP ... heart failure, COPD ... CXR +/- High res CT ... Fungal, AFB), TB PCR ... sputum, PCP DFA
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... , Dyspnea, H/O COPD ... , asthma, CF, PCP ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
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ABG And BMP Normal ... mmHg • HCO3 (on BMP ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... lung disease (COPD
Risk Stratification for DVT-VTE Among Surgical Inpatients
High risk 
 - Recent major orthopedic surgery/arthroplasty/fracture 
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Recent spinal cord ... venous access or PICC ... - Obesity (BMI ... dysfunction) - COPD