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Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
• Pleuritic chest ... • CT: Halo sign ... : • Chest pain ... lymphadenopathy, • Abdominal ... Infections #HIV #AIDS #pulmonary
Good example of 'shred sign' in a patient with fever, cough and shortness of breath. 

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example of 'shred sign ... on CXR/CT imaging ... eabramsMD #Shred #sign ... #photo #ultrasound ... #lung #pulmonary
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
(CAP) - Diagnosis ... Pneumonia Signs ... Obtain in severe CAP ... Pseudomonas) • Severe CAP ... #CAP #Diagnosis
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
compromise Clinical Signs ... be present or signs ... clostridium, klebsiella pneumoniae ... , specifically CT ... ultrasound as initial
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
Neonate WHY CPAP ... wall • Improves lung ... FOR A BABY ON CPAP ... auscultate for signs ... emmabuxton10 #CPAP
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Pulmonary Artery ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... blood flow in the chest ... precede other signs ... comparison #challenges #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
OSA • Continue CPAP ... change CV risk Chest ... unless prior heart/lung ... undergoing AAA or upper abdominal ... medical and surgical management