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Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
Respiratory Support Algorithm ... mechanically ventilated ... not the mechanical ... management #schema #criticalcare ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... with increased work ... , Brief trial Mechanical ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) - Early application of airway pressure release ventilation may reduce the
the duration of mechanical ... duration of both mechanical ... ventilation and ... VisualAbstract #Pulmonary ... #EBM #CriticalCare
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup ... and Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to Nephrology ... Hematuria #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #urology
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Pain - Diagnosis and ... Workup Algorithm ... History and ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... @ASanchez_PS and ... Hypernatremia #Management #Algorithm ... #Sodium #nephrology
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... (GOLD Ill) or mechanically ... #COPD #AECOPD #Algorithm ... Exacerbation #treatment #pulmonary
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
Visualization - Mechanical ... Overcome resistive and ... #PPlat #PEEP #CriticalCare ... Pathophysiology #Pulmonary
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup ... and Management ... Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... Management #treatment #criticalcare
Cavitary Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Acute / Subacute:
 • Acute Infections: Lung abscess,
Differential Diagnosis and ... Workup Algorithm ... Disease #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #lesion #pulmonary