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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Exacerbation of COPD ... workup for alternate ... newly diagnosed COPD ... MatthewHoMD #COPD ... #AECOPD #Algorithm
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
-12) / (24-HCO3) ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... lung disease (COPD ... Interpretation #Diagnosis #Summary ... #Nephrology #ABG
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
and Management Summary ... monitor, telemetry, 12 ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #criticalcare #treatment ... #workup
Coccidioidomycosis (Coccidioides): Valley Fever - Summary Sheet
 • Morphology
 • Geography, Reservoir and Mode of Transmission
Valley Fever - Summary ... or excavation work ... When symptomatic→ pulmonary ... meninges and spinal cord ... disease: no treatment
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
Blastomycosis Summary ... Farmer and forestry work ... The Disease: • Pulmonary ... • Skin (18%): Second ... 2) Culture 3) Ag