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

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
The diagnosis ... ACO = asthma-COPD ... #ACOPD #Asthma ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
Approach to Elevated Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Risk Factors for Hypercapnea? (Hx of COPD, OSA, sedative use, CNS/muscular disorders?)
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(Hx of COPD, OSA ... Likely Metabolic Alkalosis ... Contraction Urine Cl ... Barter, or Gitelman Syndrome ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
(AG) = {Na - (Cl ... - Differential Diagnosis ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... or restrictive lung ... disease (COPD,
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
CO) and impedes lung ... Chronic (due to long ... after previous treatment ... POCUS) and function ... #Instructions #diagnosis