5 results
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
and exacerbation risk ... corticosteroids, antibiotics ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Pulmonary #LABA ... #ICS #Pharmacology
The Febrile Infant Step-by-Step Algorithm
This is an algorithm developed by European emergency physicians to identify low-risk
This is an algorithm ... treatment. http ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Risk #Stratification ... #Fever
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Febrile #Infant ... #LP #Antibiotics ... #Risk #Stratification
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Attempt if high risk ... Rare: DAH, acute febrile ... Diagnosis: • Labs ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... APML #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Determine if any labs ... medical and surgical management ... #Evaluation #stratification