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Lung abnormalities mostly present as areas of increased density, which can be divided into the following
density, which can ... the following patterns ... #Diagnosis #Pathophys ... #Radiology #CXR ... #Lung #Patterns
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
C02 (PECO2) • Abnormal ... zero WAVEFORM PATTERNS ... surface - Pattern ... interpretation #patterns ... #diagnosis #pulmonary
On the left a chest film of a 19 year old patient with Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
The
is a reticular patern ... recognized that this pattern ... challenging differential diagnosis ... the central dot sign ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... clinical symptoms/signs ... evaluation of the pattern ... Areas of diagnostic ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
defining feature, PRS can ... EGPA • ESR and CRP ... o infection • Echocardiogram ... • IF staining patterns ... #management #treatment
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
PULMONARY A vs B-LINE PATTERN ... precede other signs ... predominant lung US pattern ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... comparison #challenges #management
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
) - Diagnosis and ... Management Pneumonia ... Signs/Symptoms: ... Uremia (blood urea ... #Diagnosis #Management
Handlebar Traumatic Injury 
Young girl presents to you after low energy, helmeted bicycle accident. Her vitals
Her vitals are normal ... period w/ re-exams (normal ... CXR and pelvis ... and/or delayed diagnosis ... Keep this injury pattern
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... x-ray (CXR), try ... radiograph pattern ... defaulting to a normal ... not seen on a CXR