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Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment ... indicate preferred treatment ... perceived level of symptoms ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #LABA #ICS #Guidelines
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
of obstruction, symptom ... control persistent symptoms ... corticosteroid; LABA ... #Algorithm #Management ... #ICS #Pharmacology
COPD Preferred Treatments - GOLD 2018 

COPD is a common progressive respiratory condition that can be
COPD Preferred Treatments ... Management of COPD ... depending on their symptom ... GOLD2018 #COPD #Treatment ... #Management
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
of respiratory symptoms ... corticosteroids; LABA ... long-acting β2-agonist; LAMA ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Differences #Algorithm #Treatment
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
commonly found at or near ... of the lids • Symptoms ... , swelling • Treatment ... or Zeiss) • Symptoms ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Management
The goals of #COPD #treatment include recognizing the impact that both #symptoms and #exacerbations have on
goals of #COPD #treatment ... impact that both #symptoms ... include both #pharmacologic ... for monitoring treatment ... #pharmacology
IDSA Treatment Recommendations for Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Individuals
Induction therapy:
 • AmBd (0.7–1.0
IDSA Treatment Recommendations ... mg per day) >1 year ... Meningoencephalitis #IDSA #Treatment ... #management #meningitis ... #cryptococcus #HIVAIDS
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Dehydration • Symptoms ... changes, stroke symptoms ... or priapism • Lab ... : WBC >100k, + lab ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis and Management

Consider if:
1) Patient is hot and altered
2) You see tachypnea with
Diagnosis and Management ... respiratory cause 3) Labs ... ingestion/exposure Symptoms ... edema, Shock Labs ... #Treatment
Navigating a Rapid Response Team (RRT)

Assert Leadership:
 • Stand at foot of bed
 • Introduce yourself
Rapid Response Team ... access • Order labs ... Orders placed, treatments ... Rapid #Response #Team ... #RRT #Management