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Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Diagnosis Framework Disease ... • CT: Halo sign ... phagocytic function of alveolar ... , pleural effusion ... Infections #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
(assumes Room Air ... Atelectasis, ARDS, Pneumonia ... • Diffusion Defect ... , Interstitial Lung ... #AA #Gradient #alveolar
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... Lung abscess ... lat decubitus - air ... CT Lung Abscess ... #Abscess #pulmonary
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
caused by a rigid chest ... Pulmonary Diseases ... Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia ... -W237. 10.2214/AJR ... #STARCHASERS #radiology
CT and ultrasonographic features of COVID-19 pneumonia
Lung CT:
 - Thickened pleura
 - Ground glass shadow and
Lung CT: - Thickened ... progress of the disease ... mild infection; alveolar ... ChestCT #Ultrasound #POCUS ... #features #Radiology
Stage III - Alveolar edema
This stage is characterized by continued fluid leakage into the interstitium, which
space (pleural effusion ... areas of the lung ... The following signs ... consolidations and air ... #Clinical #Radiology