5 results
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... poor air flow • ABG ... High pCO2 / low pH ... with increased work ... #CriticalCare #pulmonary
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
HCO3)} Normal = 12 ... -12) / (24-HCO3) ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... disease (COPD, OSA, Asthma ... Interpretation #Diagnosis #Summary
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Syndromes - OnePager Summary ... (DAH), asthma in ... nodules, asthma ... mononeuritis multiplex WORKUP ... diagnosis #management #treatment
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
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Disease (GERD) - Summary ... Laryngeal and pulmonary ... Incomplete/relief/treatment ... Laryngitis • Asthma ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology