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Persistent Air Leak (PAL) Management Algorithm

Persistent Air Leak = Air Leak > 5-7 days

Dr. Udit Chaddha
(PAL) Management ... Algorithm Persistent ... #Leak #PAL #Prolonged ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Treatment #Pulmonary
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... wheezing OR poor air ... High pCO2 / low pH ... with increased work ... #CriticalCare #pulmonary
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
- decrease in PaO ... • Stigmata of cirrhosis ... ≥15 mmHg (room air ... the left heart TREATMENT ... mortality rate of ~12%
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

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

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
Disease: • 10%-15% Pulmonary ... , INC risk PE, Pulmonary ... amyloidosis, PAH ... primary biliary cirrhosis ... Adenocarcinoma Treatment