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Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... ultrasound • CXR ... , LET, lipase, PT ... score for PE • CTA
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... Troponin), ABG, STAT CXR ... , CTA Chest, Echocardiogram ... • Aspiration/PNA
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Malformation Normal CXR ... Abnormalities • CHF ... Bronchiectasis • Pulmonary ... Fungal Malignancy Pulmonary ... Vascular • Pulmonary
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
with suspected pulmonary ... CHD, congenital ... thromboembolic pulmonary ... hypertension; CXR ... HPAH, hereditary pulmonary
Non-Resolving Pneumonias: Etiologies
Unusual Infections:
 - Immunocompromised patients (e.g.: Mycobacterium, Aspergillosis, Nocardia)
 - Endemic Fungi (e.g.: Histoplasmosis,
- Eosinophilic PNA ... Others: - Pulmonary ... abnormalities (Pulmonary ... infarction/PE, CHF ... Pneumonia #diagnosis #pulmonary
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
ventilated • CXR ... Echo, LE doppler, CTA ... Exacerbation #treatment #pulmonary
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Influenza, EBV, PNA ... CV/Resp/Heme: CHF ... valves, COPD, ILD, OSA
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
Mainstem intubation, PTX ... Next Steps: BS, CXR ... DDx: Vent issue, PTX ... Steps: Bag, BS, CXR ... diagnosis #management #pulmonary
NSAIDS and their effects on the Kidney - Pathophysiology

Arachidonic Acid metabolites into alternative pathways that modify
component of Nephron: CHF ... hyperkalemic distal RTA
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
standing erect, the pulmonary ... The pulmonary vascular ... during a period of CHF ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #CHF #Cephalization