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Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... Intubation 2) Bad ... Diagnosis #Management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
pressure, which can ... Both can decrease ... IPAP can help generate ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... #indications #criticalcare
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
Hypertensive emergency can ... - Pulmonary edema ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
Nasal cannula can ... HFNC can prevent ... HFNC can match demand ... Devices #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Manifestations can ... Shock can be broken ... Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... guyton #curves #criticalcare
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pulmonary embolism ... It can be the result ... Pathophysiology #Comparison #criticalcare
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
auto-triggering), they can ... ventilation #AC #criticalcare ... #pulmonary
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
correct profile can ... with presence of pulmonary ... excess volume can ... not uncommon and can ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
resuscitation can ... of the waveform can ... Pulmonary Artery ... • PULMONARY A ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare
Work Shifting - Mechanical Ventilation
Why the new term:
Synchrony issues, by definition, have to do with timing.
We can calculate ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #pulmonary