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Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
evaluation - Chest ... X-ray - Lung ultrasound ... Nasopharyngeal PCR ... - CBC with differential ... as clinically indicated
Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula- An infant had an apneic episode at birth and received positive-pressure
The Apgar scores ... A chest radiograph ... fistula, type C, was diagnosed ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #esophageal
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... substance use • Esophageal ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Clindamycin in case of PCN ... Lung Abscess Differential
Esophageal Rupture with Gastric Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound
Middle aged patient with oesophageal Ca presents generally
Contents seen on Lung Ultrasound ... Hyperechoic bright spots ... Diagnosis made at ... effusion #Lung #Ultrasound ... #POCUS #clinical
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Miller Fischer and PCB ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Imaging - CT Chest ... #management #neurology
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Evaluation - Chest ... X-ray and lung ultrasound ... Phos), CBC with differential ... Pyridostigmine - New diagnosis ... MyastheniaGravis #Checklist #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... change CV risk Chest ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Incidental Finding of Oleothorax - A chest radiograph showed a dense opacity in the upper area
Oleothorax - A chest ... The differential ... diagnosis for this ... #Clinical #PCC # ... Radiology #CXR #
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Chagas disease) Clinical ... food or saliva • Chest ... : Testing The diagnosis ... Three clinical features ... #management #treatment