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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
/PTT • Low plasma ... /INR: ↑ • PTT: ... Treat primary cause ... INR < 2.3 - APTT ... #treatment #management
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
life-threatening causes ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... , LET, lipase, PT ... . aPTT • Serial
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... established disease) • aPTT ... mixing study (aPTT ... normal in mild cases ... Chronic Management
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
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Epidemiology: Most common cause ... • Methimazole/PTU ... Hyperthyroidism #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
Mainstem intubation, PTX ... DDx: Vent issue, PTX ... Treat underlying cause ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis #management ... #pulmonary #mechanical
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
Household exposure - Pet ... non-productive cough, nausea ... failure • Severe pulmonary ... diagnosis #treatment #management
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
IVF or PO): The pt ... ketoacidosis (DKA) - caused ... Glucosuria causes ... differential #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
Diagnosis and Management ... infections are caused ... presentations: • Pulmonary ... sn lower in SOT pts ... IA #Diagnosis #Management
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
Pt can eat. ... retention of exhaled gases ... • Uses either ... Delivery #FiO2 #Pulmonary ... Equipment #Devices #Management
(S)CMV - Synchronized Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to "AC/VC"
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Rate
respiratory drive (pt ... Casey Albin, MD ... #Ventilation #management ... #pulmonary