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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... ) Obtain workup ... (GOLD Ill) or mechanically ... #Management #Exacerbation ... #treatment #pulmonary
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
altered mentation 3. ... and Dry) • Pulmonary ... hypertension • Mechanical ... Classification #Types #diagnosis ... #management #cold
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Diagnosis by Classification ... heart failure exacerbation ... Obstructive (Mechanical ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... pneumothorax Dr
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
altered mentation 3. ... and Dry) • Puimonary ... hypertension • Mechanical ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis ... Insipidus Workup ... Uglucose Step #3 ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Valvular Disease, Mechanical ... Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... Nitroprusside, Nesiritide 3) ... #inopressors #diagnosis ... #management #comparison
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Readily Reversibles 3) ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Diagnosis Framework ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Lactate < 2.0 3) ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... & Dry”) usually ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... and perhaps even mechanical ... #algorithm #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
6) - Pulmonary ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis