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An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
Stridor: Louder ... Malignancy, Mediastinal mass ... Peribronchial pulmonary ... Parasite • Focal: Mass ... diagnosis #algorithm #pulmonary
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
The venturi valves ... Non-rebreather masks ... have two one-way valves ... Devices #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Swan Ganz - Pulmonary Artery Catheter Basics

Nick Mark MD @nickmmark

#PA #SwanGanz #Pulmonary #Artery #Catheter #Basics #Diagnosis
Swan Ganz - Pulmonary ... Catheter Basics Nick Mark ... #PA #SwanGanz #Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
High-pitched, variable respiratory sound

ETIOLOGIES:
Infectious:
 • Retropharyngeal abscess
 • Acute epiglottitis
 • Peritonsillar
Stridor - Differential ... - Inspiratory Stridor ... bronchi - Expiratory Stridor ... Hemangioma • Tracheal mass ... diagnosis #causes #pulmonary
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Management 1) Ask ... ) Examination: Pulmonary ... Dyspnea #Management #criticalcare ... #pulmonary #Hypoxia
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... infographic by Nick Mark ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... stratification #criticalcare
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... thrombus Nick Mark ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... AcutePE #Management #CriticalCare
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Plasma by Nick Mark ... @nickmmark and Mark ... treatment #workup #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
rotation due to the mass ... 2 mm • K - K value ... development Nick Mark ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Oxygen Delivery Devices - Comparison
Low Flow:
 • Nasal cannula (1-6L, 24-40% FiO2)
 • Face mask (5-10L,
FiO2) • Face mask ... Face tent/shovel mask ... FiO2) • Venturi mask ... Comparison #table #pulmonary ... #criticalcare