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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... respiratory viral pathogen ... Assess severity ... #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #Management #Exacerbation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
) • COPD Definition ... Classification ... and Evaluation ( ... (ABCD) - Assess ... #diagnosis #management
Causes of Sore Throat / Rhinorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Common viral pathogens: Rhinovirus, Coronavirus, Influenza virus,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Common viral pathogens ... common bacterial pathogen ... • Acute Head Cold ... Peritonsillar Abscess
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... Management: • ... Pathogens: • ... #differential #causes ... #management #treatment
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
Algorithm • Temperature ... Hemodynamically stable ... endocarditis, epidural abscess ... • Resistant pathogens ... #Algorithm #CRBSI
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... Assess hemodynamic ... cardioversion Stable ... of reversible causes ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
Pathogens: ... Window: - Cold ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ... source (e.g., abscess
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Assess functional ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... and congested (“Cold ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table