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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In CHF, decreases ... Indications: • CHF ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... patients (ie., CHF ... #indications #criticalcare
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
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• Tachypnea: Respiratory ... rate > 20/min, shallow ... • Hyperpnea: Respiratory ... deep breathing Pulmonary ... Pneumonia • CHF
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Decompensated CHF ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Dehydration Shock Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... with caution in pulmonary ... disease or CHF) ... disease or CHF) ... #management #cardiology
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Management Principles

General Therapeutic Principles:
Reduce the congestive state 
 - Caution
- May mimic HF ... hypertension, pulmonary ... #Management #Cardiology ... #HFpEF #dCHF #Diastolic ... #Treatment #HeartFailure
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Pseudo-hemoptysis = upper respiratory ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #workup #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Hampton hump is a radiologic sign which consists of a shallow wedge-shaped opacity in the periphery
Hampton hump is a radiologic ... consists of a shallow ... In this case, pulmonary ... EmergencyMedicine #CriticalCare ... #Radiology #Cardiology
Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation demonstrated in the Cephalic Vein

Patient with severe pulmonary hypertension and severe tricuspid regurgitation.
Patient with severe pulmonary ... Hussain Ch @Hussainch ... may represent respiratory ... #PhysicalExam #Cardiology
Right-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac Causes - Rule out Left-Sided Heart Failure (Most Common):
Valves • Pulmonary ... • Acute Respiratory ... • Primary Pulmonary ... Veno-Occlusive Disease #RHF ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
procalcitonin level Treatment ... cultures/nasal PCR to allow ... obtain cultures to allow ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #Pulmonary #Community