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The Dyspnea Pyramid - Differential Diagnosis for Shortness of Breath

by Hannah R Abrams, (Adapted from Jeff
The Dyspnea Pyramid ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Jeff Wiese MD) #Dyspnea ... #Pyramid #Diagnosis
The Dyspnea Pyramid - Differential Diagnosis for Shortness of Breath

Original Source (Jeff Wiese MD): https://www.acponline.org/system/files/documents/clinical_information/journals_publications/books/clinical-teaching-scripts-for-inpatient-medicine.pdf

#Diagnosis #Dyspnea
The Dyspnea Pyramid ... - Differential Diagnosis ... clinical-teaching-scripts-for-inpatient-medicine.pdf #Diagnosis ... #Dyspnea #Differential ... ShortnessOfBreath #SOB #Pyramid
Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Plantar Reflex (Babinski ... Plantar toe reflex - Babinski ... and release #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam #Babinski ... Alternatives #Tests #pyramidal
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea ... Cardiac, Neuro 4) Diagnose ... using hypoxemia pyramid ... #Hypoxemia #Dyspnea
Dyspnea - Considerations with Malignancy
Directly Malignancy Related:
 - Lymphangitic spread to lung
 - Malignant pleural effusion
Dyspnea - Considerations ... metastases Treatment ... NEJMcps1414168 #dyspnea ... #differential #diagnosis
Pericardial Tamponade
Beck's Triad 
1. Hypotension 
2. Jugular venous distension 
3. Muffled heart sounds 
Patient will be
complaining of dyspnea ... collapse of RV - Treatment ... #Becks #Triad #Diagnosis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis ... Presentation: • Dyspnea ... • Platypnea - Dyspnea ... ) on room air Treatment ... #management #treatment
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... pain, hemoptysis, dyspnea ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... continue antibiotic treatment ... several months of treatment
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
as data on new treatment ... US and updated treatment ... emergency 2020-3-12 Diagnosis ... illness) • 20-40% dyspnea ... COVID19 #Cheatsheet #Diagnosis
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Pulm: Hypoxia, dyspnea ... organ damage • Treatment ... Low calcium • Treatment ... - Hyperkalemia treatment ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis