Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Pulmonary Hypertension Algorithm - Matthew Watto, MD
#Diagnosis #Management #Pulmonary #Hypertension #PAH #Workup #Evaluation #Algorithm #Differential #Curbsiders
Pulmonary Hypertension ... Algorithm - Matthew ... MD #Diagnosis #Management ... #Pulmonary #Hypertension ... #PAH #Workup #Evaluation
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
: -The role of noninvasive ... the patient's work ... -Serial evaluation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
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Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 β€’ Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Massive Hemoptysis ... hemoptysis) - Massive ... β€’ Workup β€’ General ... #treatment #workup ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 β€’ Tracheobronchial:
Massive Hemoptysis ... Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... : 1) Indications ... Sophia_Hayes_MD #Massive ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 β€’ COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm ... observation) #NIV #Noninvasive ... Ventilation #BiPAP #Algorithm ... #criticalcare # ... management #indications
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... status β€’ Won't Work ... #criticalcare # ... management
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... - Indications ... : - Massive ... Treatment #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare
Massive Hemoptysis - Management Algorithm

#Massive #Hemoptysis #Management #Algorithm #Pulmonary #CriticalCare
Massive Hemoptysis ... - Management Algorithm ... #Massive #Hemoptysis ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Pulmonary #CriticalCare
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Adjust IS medications ... #Management #Algorithm
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 β€’ Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 β€’ Additional culture
checklist Initial evaluation ... endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... spleen, brain) Indications ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #management