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Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Causes include: ... • A lack of acute ... ischemic changes CXR ... respiratory distress ... lung injury (TRALI
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
of Acute Exacerbation ... ventilated • CXR ... , Lung US, Echo, ... 2 (or complete respiratory ... Exacerbation #treatment #pulmonary
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
pleura in severe cases ... Edema: - Widespread ... the severity Acute ... Respiratory Distress ... sliding COPD or
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Acute Respiratory ... leading to increased pulmonary ... consistent with pulmonary ... edema must be present ... detected on CT or CXR
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
Based on the images ... determine the cause ... edema - filling ... nodular interstitial lung ... Diagnosis #Radiology #CXR
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Acute or chronic ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... or restrictive lung ... disease (COPD,
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... be determined based ... with presence of pulmonary ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm