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Radiographic Signs of Lobar Collapse
General findings to look for:
 • Crowding of ribs near collapse
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Radiographic Signs ... • Crowding of ribs ... collapse #pulmonary #lung ... #signs #radiology ... #diagnosis
The BLUE-protocol decision tree - performed on dyspneic patients who will be admitted to the ICU

The
The BLUE-protocol ... combines signs, ... #BLUE #protocol ... Algorithm #Dyspnea #CriticalCare ... #Ultrasound
The BLUE-protocol decision tree - performed on dyspneic patients who will be admitted to the ICU

The
The BLUE-protocol ... to the ICU The BLUE-protocol ... combines signs, ... Algorithm #Dyspnea #CriticalCare ... #Ultrasound
Pertinent Chest x-ray Findings in the Trauma Patient and Implications
Respiratory distress without x-ray findings - Central
of first three ribs ... Fracture of lower ribs ... abdominal viscus #cxr ... chestxray #trauma #diagnosis ... #signs #radiology
Hampton hump is a radiologic sign which consists of a shallow wedge-shaped opacity in the periphery
a radiologic sign ... periphery of the lung ... may aid in the diagnosis ... #photo #CXR #EmergencyMedicine ... #CriticalCare #
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
can suggest the diagnosis ... feeding vessel sign ... feeding vessel sign ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest #
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Adrenals: • Lung ... vomiting • Fatigue Signs ... Cortisol Deficiency: Signs ... Reduced libido • Signs ... #signs #symptoms
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple ... chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... Inverse Gottron’s sign ... -74%] • Blood tests
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Nasal polyps and signs ... in the adjacent lung ... of the affected lung ... parenchyma Diagnosis ... #differential #diagnosis
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Chest X-ray and lung ... ultrasound (exclude ... Pyridostigmine - New diagnosis ... monitoring (vital signs ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare