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In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
are so diffusely injured ... injury mixed with ... is likely the best ... rest and recovery ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #management
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
rest, minimizing ... injury • ECMO ... SVO2, lactate) REST ... placed on low "rest ... #ECMO #Basics #management
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
bronchodilator test ... summary of the differential ... corticosteroids; LABA = long-acting ... agonist; LAMA = long-acting ... #Diagnosis #Management
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Acute Liver Injury ... - Differential ... CA, small cell lung ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... #hepatitis #differential
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
findings BPPV • Short-lived ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test ... Long symptom-free ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
), ligamentous injury ... brachial artery injury ... fracture • ED Management ... Splint: Posterior long ... #Orthopedics #Sports
Six-step approach to ultrasound-guided central venous catheter placement

I. Identify anatomy of insertion site and localization of
Six-step approach to ultrasound-guided ... Use compression ultrasound ... axis (A) and a long ... #CentralLine #Ultrasound ... Catheter #Venous #Management
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD assessment test ... agonist; LAMA, long-acting ... antagonist; SABA, short-acting ... agonist; SAMA, short-acting ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis and Management
Ascites PMN > 250/mm3
? Nosocomial or hospital acquired. Recent
Diagnosis and Management ... SBP: Medical Management ... prophylaxis - Best ... evidence: long-term ... Upper Gl bleeding: Short-term
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
bronchial wall injury ... in the adjacent lung ... of the affected lung ... Sweat chloride test ... Bronchiectasis #pulmonary #differential