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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Pathophysiology: 1. ... disease: Pleuritic chest ... level seen • Chest ... until the chest ... Aeruginosa - Strep
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
First Steps: IV, ... worsening brady, Signs ... SOB from CHF, Chest ... to 30bpm above intrinsic ... #differential #management
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Diagnosis and Management ... Pneumonia Signs ... • Pleuritic chest ... Egophony (May appear 1- ... infiltrate by chest
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... /50 Rule (part 1) ... and second ribs.1 ... x-ray (CXR), try ... #Radiology #CTChest
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
ECG • ABG • Chest ... Xray MILD-MODERATE ... Rapid - Level 1 ... Hypothermia #Protocol #management ... #treatment #algorithm