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Complicated Parapneumonic Effusion (CPPE) on Pleuroscopy

We know that pH can vary in different locules in CPPE.
Parapneumonic Effusion (CPPE ... ) on Pleuroscopy ... different locules in CPPE ... important to Rx as CPPE ... Pleural #Effusion #CPPE
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment ... Initial medical treatment ... corticosteroid; LABA ... #COPD #Treatment ... Management #Pulmonary #LABA
COPD Preferred Treatments - GOLD 2018 

COPD is a common progressive respiratory condition that can be
COPD Preferred Treatments ... GOLD 2018 COPD ... Management of COPD ... inhalers that include LABA ... #Treatment #Management
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment ... indicate preferred treatment ... muscarinic antagonist; LABA ... Management #Pulmonary #COPD ... #LABA #ICS #Guidelines
Long-Acting Dual Bronchodilators - LAMA/LABA Combo Inhalers 

The FDA approved a new dual bronchodilator (LABA/LAMA) combination
/LABA Combo Inhalers ... bronchodilator (LABA ... is approved for treatment ... of COPD These ... recommended regimens for COPD
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
Deposition Disease (CPPD ... calcium to form CPP ... Think About CPPD ... Asymptomatic CPPD ... Acute Pseudogout: Treatment
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
Asthma, Asthma-COPD ... Overlap and COPD ... corticosteroids; LABA ... long-acting β2-agonist; LAMA ... Differences #Algorithm #Treatment
Daliresp (Roflumilast) 
Indication: Reduce risk of COPD exacerbations 
Drug Class: Selective Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitor 
GOLD 2019
Triple Therapy (LAMA ... /LABA/ICS) - ... Bronchodilators (LAMA ... /LABA) & Eosinophils ... recommendations for the treatment
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
LABA/ICS Combination ... Beta2 Agonists (LABA ... of a patients COPD ... posts for the COPD ... treatment algorithm
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... but also reduces CPP ... expansion of bleed • CPP ... Target CPP 60.