Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 β€’ COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm ... Contraindications ... Ventilation #BiPAP #Algorithm ... #criticalcare # ... #contraindications
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... Thrombolysis - Exclude contraindications ... - Indications ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... AcutePE #Management #CriticalCare
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 β€’ COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Pressure Ventilation Indications ... ), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Extubation to NIPPV Contraindications ... #Ventilation #diagnosis ... #pulmonary #interfaces
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... β€’ Obstructive: Pulmonary ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 β€’ Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... Hemodynamics (Stable ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... prognostication #diagnosis ... stratification #criticalcare
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 β€’ Poor oral intake
 β€’ Hemorrhage
 β€’ Renal loss
 β€’
Shock Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypovolemic ... valvulopathy β€’ Pulmonary ... pancreatitis β€’ Medication ... #Algorithm #shock
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   β€’ Trauma
- Differential Diagnosis ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 β€’ Tracheobronchial:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... Management: 1) Indications ... #Management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 β€’ MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
 β€’
and Differential Diagnosis ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... , CVP > 12 β€’ Pulmonary ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Types #criticalcare
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 β€’ Congestive heart failure
 β€’ Constrictive
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Transudate ... Malignancy β€’ Pulmonary ... Post-CABG β€’ Medication ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm