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Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
Central distribution ... and cardiogenic pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #ChestCT ... #Differential #Table
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
silica or coal) - Smoking ... - Aspiration - Pulmonary ... #HRCT #ChestCT ... #Differential #Table ... #Distribution #
Nodular pattern
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary TB: random nodules
3. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic
perilymphatic distribution ... nodules, notice sparing ... Clinical #Radiology #HRCT ... Nodular #Pattern #Comparison ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... depletion) - Distributive ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Differential Diagnosis ... valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... obstruction • Pulmonary ... hypertension Distributive ... pancreatitis • Medication
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... Intractable vomiting Distributive ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Shock and Vasoactive ... • Distributive ... Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... diagnosis #management #comparison ... #table
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
perilymphatic distribution ... nodules, notice sparing ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... NodularPattern #Differential ... #Comparison #Table
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
 •
and Differential ... Lactate > 1.5 Distributive ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... , CVP > 12 • Pulmonary ... Classification #Differential
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... Ang II" - Sepsis/distributive ... criticalcare #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #indications