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Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
with IVC Thrombus ... most support her diagnosis ... demonstrate an IVC ... #IVC #Thrombus ... echocardiogram #a4c
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... surgery for large RA thrombus ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... Treatment #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... veins, dilated IVC ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #criticalcare #
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... LVEDd > 6.0 cm, LV thrombus ... and relief of IVC ... Cardiomyopathy #diagnosis
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Pulmonary Artery ... • PULMONARY A ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... #criticalcare # ... comparison #challenges #management
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis ... peripheral neuropathy, transverse ... Disease: • 10%-15% Pulmonary ... risk PE, Pulmonary ... #Management
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Influenza Checklist Diagnostic ... - CT scan if diagnostic ... lab-confirmed influenza, pulmonary ... Influenza #Checklist #Management ... #CriticalCare