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The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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attenuation or air-filled ... can be readily ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest ... Differential #Diagram #Comparison
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
C02 (PECO2) • Abnormal ... CLINICAL APPLICATIONS ... the heart to the lung ... oscillations - Sign ... #diagnosis #pulmonary
Air Bronchogram Sign on Chest CT
 • Patent airways surrounded by opacified lung
 • DDx: pna,
Sign on Chest CT ... infarction, pulm adeno Ca ... #CT #Lung #Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #radiology ... #clinical
Air Crescent Sign on Chest CT
 • Crescentic or circumferential rim of radiolucent airspace within a
Air Crescent Sign ... , bronchogenic Ca ... #CT #Lung #Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #radiology ... #clinical
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
including restrictive lung ... Occasional sighs ... resistance to air ... #Pulmonary #Abnormalities ... #Abnormal #Diagnosis
Cavities frequently arise within a mass or an area of consolidation as a result of necrosis.
We
the surrounding lung ... without associated pulmonary ... usually contain air ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CTChest
It can be difficult to distinguish these three entities.
There are two diagnostic hints for further differentiation:
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There are two diagnostic ... is abnormal. ... penicillamine) #Clinical ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Attenuation #Comparison
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Pulmonary Artery ... • PULMONARY A ... precede other signs ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #comparison
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... granulomas within the lungs ... renal failure Clinical ... ), liver (pain/abnormal ... #Management #Signs
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... SpO2 88% on room air ... This patient’s clinical ... radiograph pattern ... #Lung #Pulmonary