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Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
Diagnostic algorithm ... computerised tomography; ILD ... = interstitial ... pneumonitis ... #IPF #UIP #Algorithm
Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)
Exposure-Related ILD (a.k.a. extrinsic allergic alveolitis): 
 • Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Farmer's lung, Bird
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis ... Pneumonias: • ... Idiopathic pulmonary ... fibrosis (IPF), ... pneumonia (DIP)
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pneumonia • (UIP ... Sarcoidosis (Debate if ... Chronic Radiation Pneumonitis ... Lung #Diseases #ILD
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
computed tomography; UIP ...  = usual interstitial ... #pulmonary #diagnosis ... #algorithm #HP ... #ILD
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
pneumonias (IIPs ... listed in the table ... findings of NSIP, UIP ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... IdiopathicInterstitialPneumonia #ILD
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
pneumonitis, organizing ... pneumonitis ... Exclusion of other ILDs ... pneumonitis ... #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... days before Pulmonary ... medical and surgical management
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Prognosis: Usually mild ... nephritis, NPSLE - If ... - Positive in up ... Usual therapeutic management ... sle #comparison #table
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... impairment Set - Up ... ARDSnet low-PEEP table ... ARDS, tolerate mild ... avoid hyperoxia, if
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... anticoagulation up ... and close follow-up