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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
How to use an Emesis Bag as Arm Sleeve PPE

Protect your arms during intubation with a
use an Emesis Bag ... as Arm Sleeve PPE ... end of emesis bag ... #Arms #Sleeve #PPE ... Clinical #Video #DIY
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
protective equipment (PPE ... ) • Standard PPE ... don't actively bag ... Meticulous removal of PPE ... after removal of PPE
DIY Respirator

Innovative technique to create a cheap, reusable, elastomeric respirator for use during critical N95 supply
DIY Respirator ... Es_iY5WJdmI #DIY ... Facemask #N95 #PPE
Dyspnea - Considerations with Malignancy
Directly Malignancy Related:
 - Lymphangitic spread to lung
 - Malignant pleural effusion
Changes in Pre-Test ... Immunosuppression —> atypical bugs ... Hypercoagulable -> PE ... NEJMcps1414168 #dyspnea #algorithm
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Diagnosis Algorithm

Defined as pulmonary hypertension (mPAP > 25) > 6 months
CTEPH) Diagnosis Algorithm ... after initial PE ... eventually get CTPE ... overt history of PE ... CTEPH #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
Alveolar filling, PE ... - Next Steps: Bag ... , BS, CXR, CTPE
DIY Facemask - Creating my own  N95
1. anesthesia. mask 
2. Straps (vent masks here)
3. Ventilator
DIY Facemask - Creating ... FACEP @MdFacep #DIY ... Facemask #N95 #PPE
Efficacy of Homemade Masks Materials

100% cotton T-shirt
Scarf
Tea towel 
Pillowcase 
Antimicrobial Pillowcase
Surgical mask
Vacuum cleaner bag
Cotton mix
Linen
Silk

Original Study:
Vacuum cleaner bag ... COVID19 #Facemasks #DIY ... Materials #Efficacy #PPE
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... intravascular coagulation (DIC ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... PostPartum #Hemorrhage #PPH ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm