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Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
• High work of breathing ... increased work of breathing ... of baseline Treatments ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Continuous pulse oximetry ... #Exacerbation #treatment ... #pulmonary
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... Treatment Systemic ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #Treatment ... AcutePE #Management #CriticalCare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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• Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Dehydration Shock Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
awakening and breathing ... guide targeted treatments ... diagnosis #management #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #workup #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Testing: • Pulse oximetry ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... perfusion scanning or pulmonary ... ) on room air Treatment ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
increased work of breathing ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... remove work of breathing ... Shock #Management #CriticalCare
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
stigmata of cor pulmonale ... • Pulmonary artery ... Acid fast) • Pulmonary ... mycobacteria Treatment ... the airway • Treating