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POCUS Lung Algorithm for the Use of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Dyspnea 

#Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Algorithm for the Use ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Ddxof #Lung #Pulmonary
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
or B-blockers, use ... with caution in pulmonary ... or B-blockers, use ... with caution in pulmonary ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... assessment (can use ... #Obstructive #Pulmonary ... COPD #diagnosis #management
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
Thromboembolic Pulmonary ... Thromboembolic Pulmonary ... Angioplasty • Used ... data lacking for use ... Thromboendarterectomy #diagnosis #management
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
• Extended use ... • Incorporates use ... • Uses either ... Delivery #FiO2 #Pulmonary ... Equipment #Devices #Management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
accessory muscle use ... #CriticalCare #pulmonary ... ventilation #mechanical #management
COPD Management Algorithm - GOLD 2019 guidelines 

Categorize into COPD GOLD A-D -> Initiate first-line therapy
COPD Management ... ICS use should only ... Unnecessary ICS use ... GOLD2019 #Guidelines #Management ... #Pulmonary #Algorithm
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
Trouble getting used ... tolerating forced air → use ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management ... #problems #pulmonary
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
cannula can be used ... cannula are commonly used ... respiratory failure use ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
Diagnosis and Management ... Corticosteroid use ... presentations: • Pulmonary ... IA #Diagnosis #Management