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Pulmonary Infections in HIV-AIDS
Bacterial: 
 ā€¢ No organism identified, Strep pneumoniae, H. influenzae, S.aureus, Streptococcus Grp
organism identified, Strep ... failure, COPD, Lung ... in particular) Evaluation ... Infections #HIVAIDS #workup ... #diagnosis #evaluation
Right-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac Causes - Rule out Left-Sided Heart Failure (Most Common):
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cardiac ... Acute Respiratory Distress ... Lung Infection ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
ā€¢ ā†‘ Mechanical stress ... Silicosis - Coal worker ... aspergillosis - Chronic ... Increased mechanical stress ... #differential #diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Interpretation Steps ... Classicallyā€¯ noted with pulmonary ... or restrictive lung ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... unless prior heart/lung ... stratification #diagnosis