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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... of Acute Exacerbation ... ventilated • CXR ... panel) • Alpha 1 ... #treatment #pulmonary
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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endemic areas - 1- ... cases Clinical Signs ... years - May have signs ... tissue damage - CXR ... involvement - CT
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
leading to increased pulmonary ... onset over 1 week ... be detected on CT ... or CXR ● PaO2/ ... Summary #CheatSheet #Diagnosis
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... Pathophysiology: 1. ... Blood cultures • CXR ... seen • Chest CT ... #pulmonary #differential
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
SOFA and SIRS 1) ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... >> Acute PE, Tension
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
and Management ... (e.g. incidental ... CXR finding) ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... #Management #Signs
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Culture (+): Acute ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Differential Diagnosis ... • EKG: Conduction ... #management #cardiology
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
on ABx) → Acute ... post-ABx, but can ... equivocal • CT ... • Flex-Sig: If ... IV x 1 - Adjunct
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
weakness in: 1. ... Findings: 1. ... Imaging - CT Chest ... aspiration and acute ... #management #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... typically fall into 1 ... Signs of congestion ... with presence of pulmonary ... #algorithm #management