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An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
From the HPI, ... PMH, vitals, focused ... (e.g. cardiac, pulmonary ... #Acute #Workup ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
• Progressive dyspnea ... - decrease in PaO ... • Stigmata of cirrhosis ... mortality rate of ~12% ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
full infectious work-up ... days → add fungal work-up ... Facial swelling, dyspnea ... renal failure, pulmonary ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis