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Differential Diagnosis of Pleuritic Chest Pain:

Categorized by causes: Cardiac, Pulmonary, MSK, Drug/Toxins, Heme/Onc, Renal, Autoimmune

#Diagnosis #Pleuritic
causes: Cardiac, Pulmonary ... , MSK, Drug/Toxins ... #Differential #Algorithm
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... chronic obstructive pulmonary ... COPD #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Pulmonary
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) Diagnosis Algorithm
Bubble echo is the first piece of the puzzle. The nail on
HPS) Diagnosis Algorithm ... vasodilation which can ... HPS #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hepatology #pulmonary
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
Nonrebreather Mask ... Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP ... BiPAP) • Venturi Mask ... #respiratory #pulmonary
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... airway / remove mask ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... #indications #pulmonary
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Acquired Pneumonia (CAP ... Obtain in severe CAP ... Pneumonia: β-Lactam + macrolide ... Pneumonia: β-Lactam + macrolide ... Management #treatment #Pulmonary
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
spinal cord injury (can ... ED arrival MSK ... Management #Emergency #Algorithm
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
• Pt can eat. ... • Extended use can ... Nonrebreather Mask ... Venturi Mask (venti-mask ... Delivery #FiO2 #Pulmonary
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
CPAP Troubleshooting ... Wrong size/style mask ... try a different mask ... BrighamChiefs #CPAP ... management #problems #pulmonary
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), • Pulmonary ... leaking out of pulmonary ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm