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Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... or bolus infusion ... heart failure; IV ... other reasons for dyspnoea ... #CHF #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pericardial • Effusion ... Abnormalities • Pleural Effusions ... Acidosis #Chronic #Dyspnea
Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Causes of Dyspnea ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pleura: • Pleural effusion ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Dyspnea ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pediatric Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stridor:
 • Croup
 • Foreign Body
 • Tracheitis
 • Epiglottitis
 •
Pediatric Dyspnea ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Body • Pleural Effusion ... Ketoacidosis • Pulmonary ... Embolism #Dyspnea
Mediastinal Widening - Differential Diagnosis

 • Vascular: Aortic dissection, Aortic anourysm, Enlarged pulmonary arteries, Venous or
anourysm, Enlarged pulmonary ... ex: duplicated SVC ... ) • Pulmonary: ... Middle mediastinal, Posterior ... Pneumomediastinum, Pericardial effusion
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
malignant pleural effusion ... and relief of dyspnea ... the patient’s dyspnea ... pleural catheter (IPC ... #MPE #Algorithm
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
HoTN, edema and effusions ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... • Steroids: IV ... Supportive Care: Diuresis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... with presence of pulmonary ... Adequate perfusion ... excreted using diuretics ... #differential #algorithm
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
glycol (present in IV ... - Rapid saline infusion ... Volume depletion (diuresis ... Classically” noted with pulmonary
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Fluid Overload (pulmonary ... refractory to diuretics ... molecules via diffusion ... a non-tunneled CVC ... both convection & diffusion