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Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus ... cut-offs defined in clinical ... BAL GM does not differentiate ... non-neutropenic pts, SOT ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
potentially improving SV ... generate larger VT ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... on chronic resp acidosis ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential ... of lactate as a clinical ... output - Acute pulmonary ... - HIV/HAART medications ... #Elevation #Differential
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... Obstruction (HOCM, critical ... Pipes Problem (↓ SVR ... thyrotoxicosis), Medications ... Shock #diagnosis #differential