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Suggested algorithm using the ROX index to help with intubation decision. #roxindex #rox #hfnc #highflownasalcannual #hfo
highflownasalcannual #hfo ... respiratoryfailure #pulmonary
Berlin Criteria for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 
- Respiratory symptoms must have begun within one
consistent with pulmonary ... lung collapse, or pulmonary ... or CPAP >=5 cm H2O ... with PEEP >=5 cm H2O ... with PEEP >= 5cm H2O
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
• Hypovolemic (H2O ... Euvolemic (Low H2O ... Lack of access to H2O ... syndrome Matthew Ho
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... COPD Matthew Ho ... MatthewHoMD #Pulmonary
Life Threatening Causes of Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Table

 • ACS
 • Aortic Dissection
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Dissection • Pulmonary ... Perforation Matthew Ho
Effect of PEEP on Lung Recruitment - Bag-Mask Ventilation - Cadaver Simulation
Simulation shows before and after
after adding 5cm H2O ... clinical #video #Pulmonary
Oxygen-Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve

Left Shift (↓ O2 unloading to tissue), Left = Lower:
 • ↓ H+ (↑
Temperature Matthew Ho ... pathophysiology #pulmonary
ECG changes in Pulmonary Embolism
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Sinus tachycardia 
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Complete or incomplete RBBB 
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ECG changes in Pulmonary ... enlargement (P pulmonale ... - #Pulmonary
Atrial Fibrillation Overview

Symptoms:
Palpitations, light-headedness, dizziness, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, chest pain, near-syncope, syncope.

1. Why?
Cardiac:
• Valvular heart disease
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Decompensated HF ... Noncardiac: • Pulmonary
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Capacity Matthew Ho ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #pulmonary