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

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
bronchodilator test ... and sensitivity tests ... summary of the differential ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
The 2019 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) treatment strategy figure for adults and adolescents, annotated to
Initiative for Asthma ... (GINA) treatment ... #Stepwise #Pulmonary ... #StepUp #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Guidelines
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
(DAH), asthma in ... nodules, asthma ... anti-GBM) Other tests ... Renal #Syndromes #differential ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Algorithm for Chronic ... Obstructive Pulmonary ... COPD assessment test ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Pulmonary #LABA
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... In short, best outcomes ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm ... #PulmCrit
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... nephrotoxicity from a short ... course of treatment ... provide empiric treatment ... #HSV #PulmCrit
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... D D-lactate (short ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... disease (COPD, OSA, Asthma ... Base #Gas #VBG #differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... with presence of pulmonary ... & Dry) is the treatment ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... or diagnostic tests ... before beginning treatment ... Seizures - Severe asthma ... output - Acute pulmonary
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Diagnostic tests ... suspected Adiunctive treatments ... COPD/asthma or adrenal ... lab-confirmed influenza, pulmonary ... Josh Farkas @PulmCrit