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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
to respiratory risk ... of respiratory symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #ACOPD #Asthma ... #Treatment
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
Classification and Evaluation ... , risk factors and ... , Exacerbation risk ... #diagnosis #management ... #GOLD2022 #treatment
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
algorithms by Global ... perceived level of symptoms ... limitation, further evaluation ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #COPD #GOLD2017
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Algorithm for Chronic ... of obstruction, symptom ... and exacerbation risk ... #COPD #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Evaluation and Management ... The absence of symptoms ... their increased risk ... #Diagnosis #Hyperkalemia ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... components of the algorithm ... CRP < 20 mg/L #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pediatrics ... #Peds #Febrile
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
Croup Diagnosis ... and Management Pearls ... Evaluation: • Mild ... Treatment: Single ... #peds
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Syndrome (PICS) Symptoms ... Depression COMMON RISK ... guide targeted treatments ... Syndrome #PICS #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Evaluation: 1. ... Assess for high risk ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management ... #Evaluation #stratification ... #diagnosis