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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
to respiratory risk ... ACO = asthma-COPD ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
and exacerbation risk ... corticosteroids, antibiotics ... #COPD #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management ... SABA #SAMA #ICS #Pharmacology
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
investigations and treatments ... serious bacterial infections ... components of the algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #LP #Antibiotics
Debridement and Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
Duration of symptoms <3 weeks OR  <30 days
Debridement and Management ... Staphylococci: 24wk for knees ... whether benefit > risk ... #treatment #Debridement ... #Management
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal ... Algorithm Evaluate ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... , benefits and risks ... #Algorithm #Management
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... short course of treatment ... provide empiric treatment ... empiric acyclovir to all ... is proposed: #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... dependent DM ACS ... algorithm to determine ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
improved outcomes 1) Antibiotics ... small study, low-risk ... ↓ rebleeding, infections ... SBP #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
- Remove all ... progressive inflammatory infection ... including DM • Treatment ... - Antibiotic ... #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
& Dry) is the treatment ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... icu #clinical #pharmacology