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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... perilymphatic, random ... the nodules are diffuse ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... Miliary TB: random ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #NodularPattern
Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
with possible COVID ... Nasopharyngeal PCR for COVID ... diagnostics as clinically ... Care @iBookCC #COVID19 ... #algorithm #schema
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
COVID-19 Hypoxia ... Society of Critical ... respiratory #support #COVID19 ... #management #schema ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
General schema for ... patients with COVID ... Internet Book of Critical ... #management #schema ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
COVID-19 on Lung POCUS

1&4: Diffuse B Line pattern with skipped segments and alveolar shred / small
COVID-19 on Lung ... POCUS 1&4: Diffuse ... B Line pattern ... Lichtenstein’s Light Beam pattern ... POCUS #Ultrasound #clinical
Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
anticoagulation in COVID ... hyper-coagulable pattern ... Internet Book of Critical ... #management #schema ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Possible Approach to Immunosuppression in Severe COVID-19

The diagnosis and treatment of cytokine storm remains unknown and
Immunosuppression in Severe COVID ... Internet Book of Critical ... anticoagulation #COVID19 ... #management #schema ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
Organizing Pneumonia - Clinical ... consolidation and GG pattern ... with diff • Chem ... Pulmonary lymphoma, Diffuse