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Lecture 8: Dyspnea Readings Flashcards

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Classifications of Acute HF

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  1. HTN acute HF: preserved LVEF, SBP > 140, Pulm edema
  2. Pulmonary edema
  3. Cardiogenic shock: hypoperfusion + SBP < 90
  4. Acute on chronic HF: SBP 90-140, mild-mod S/S, takes days
  5. RHF: low output, JVD, hepatomegaly, hypotension
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Top symptom for acute heart failure

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DOE

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Top 3 symptoms generally unique to acute HF

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  1. PND
  2. Orthopnea
  3. Edema
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CXR findings for acute HF

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  • Pulmonary venous congestion
  • Cardiomegaly
  • Interstitial edema

Most specific

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Management of acute HF

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  1. O2 > 95%
  2. Afterload reduction if pulm edema present
  3. NTG based on BP
  4. Nitroprusside if ^ fails
  5. Loop diuretics for volume overload
  6. Persistent hypotension post ntg = bolus NS
  7. Morphine (debateable, but can relieve anxiety/congestion)
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High-risk patient characteristics for acute HF that may suggest ICU

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  • AMS
  • Persistent hypoxia
  • Hypotension
  • Trop elevation
  • Ischemic EKG changes
  • BUN > 43
  • Cr > 2.75
  • Oliguria
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Top 2 MC symptoms in a PE

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  • Dyspnea
  • Pleuritic chest pain
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Criterias used for evaluating PE

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  • PERC Rules (all 9 to r/o PE)
  • Wells’ score

Do Well’s first! Low risk well’s => PERC

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Wells’ score breakdown for PE

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  • > 6 = HIGH RISK
  • 2-6 = mod
  • < 2 = low-risk

Low = do PERC
Mod = D-dimer vs CTA
High = CTA

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Test of choice to diagnose PE

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CT pulmonary angiography aka pulm CTA

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What finding on a V/Q scan has a 100% sensitivity to r/o PE?

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Homogenous scintillation

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Sample PE algorithm

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What kind of pt with a PE should NOT use LWMH?

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Severe renal insufficiency

Use UFH instead

LWMH works for Liver impairment

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What are the primary outpatient tx options for a PE?

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  • LWMH
  • Xarelto
  • Eliquis
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When are systemic thrombolytics indicated for PE?

Only alteplase approved

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  • Hypotension < 90
  • BP dropped by > 40

Start UFH or LWMH after

Either indication

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When is IVC filter indicated for PE?

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  • AC is contraindicated or failed
  • Submassive PE associated with DVT
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MCC of bronchitis

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  • Flu A/B
  • Adeno
  • Rhino
  • Parainfluenza
  • RSV
  • Corona

VIRAL

Bacterial is way rarer

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Predominant feature of acute bronchitis

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Coughing (productive just suggests inflammation)

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Clinical diagnosis of acute bronchitis

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  1. Acute-onset cough < 3 weeks
  2. Absence of chronic lung disease
  3. Normal vitals
  4. Absence of pneumonia lung sounds
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If we suspect pertussis instead of bronchitis, what is the tx?

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Azithromycin

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When are BDs indicated for acute bronchitis?

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  • Evidence of airflow obstruction
  • Give some albuterol
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MCC of classic pneumonia

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Strep pneumo

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What history suggests bacterial PNA is due to an anaerobe?

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Aspiration

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S/S of bacterial PNA

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  • Cough/fatigue/fever/dyspnea
  • Sputum production
  • Pleuritic chest pain
  • Tachypnea/tachycardia
  • Bronchial breath sounds + rhonchi => consolidation
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What makes bacterial PNA considered healthcare associated?

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  • Hospitalized for > 48h in past 90d
  • Dialysis/wound care/SNF
  • Home IV Abx therapy
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Where does aspiration PNA tend to consolidate?

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RLL due to gravity and bronchial tree

Will lead to empyema or abscess

27
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ABX for uncomplicated, outpatient CAP

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azithromycin or doxycycline

Tintinalli’s only, guidelines were updated!

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ABX for comorbidities, outpatient CAP

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  • Levofloxacin
  • Augmentin + azithromycin/doxy

Oral FQs are used after macrolide failure usually.

Normal OP is just azithro or doxy, so augmentin for an augmented patient

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ABX for inpatient CAP (but not ICU)

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  • Levofloxacin
  • Rocephin + Azithromycin
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ABX for inpatient ICU CAP

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  • Rocephin + levofloxacin +/- vanco (MRSA)

Just a combo of both inpatient options

31
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ABX for inpatient HCAP

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  • Levofloxacin + cefepime/piptazo
  • Also add vanco or linezolid
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ABX for witnessed aspiration PNA

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  1. Immediate tracheal suction
  2. Bronchoscopy
  3. Levofloxacin + clinda (abscess)
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ABX for empyema

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  • Piptazo
  • Add vanco for MRSA
34
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ABX for lung abscess

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Clinda + rocephin

CRAL

35
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MC 2 symptoms and MC sign for pneumothorax

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  • Suddet onset dyspnea
  • Ipsilateral pleuritic chest pain
  • Sinus Tachycardia
36
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In what type of pneumothorax are ipsilateral decreased breath sounds likely to occur?

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Traumatic pneumothorax

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Clinical hallmarks of tension pneumothorax

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  • Severe, progressive dyspnea
  • Tachycardia > 140
  • Hypoxia
  • Ipsilateral decreased breath sounds

Tracheal deviation, distended neck veins, and PMI displacement are late and infrequent.

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Primary imaging for a stable pneumothorax pt

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PA CXR showing displaced pleural line with absent lung markings.

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What signs on a supine AP CXR suggest pneumothorax?

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  • Cardiophrenic recess hyperlucency
  • CPA enlargement (deep sulcus sign)
40
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How do we confirm a emphysematous bulla vs a pneumothorax?

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Quick and easy Imaging for a young, healthy patient with pneumothorax?

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Bedside US

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Management of pneumothorax

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  • Tension: needle decompression + tube thoracostomy
  • 2-4 LPM of O2 to help pleural air resorption
  • If small: monitor for 4 hrs on supplemental O2 and repeat CXR. Improved = 24h f/u.
  • Aspiration for small primary or secondary
  • Chest tube thoracostomy for big or recurrent, also admit
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Where is needle aspiration done for pneumothorax?

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  • Anterior 2nd ICS at midclavicular
  • Laterally in 4/5th ICS anterior axillary

14G, 2 in needle, 18G in children

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Two main forms of COPD

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  • Emphysema
  • Chronic bronchitis
45
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Main physiologic cause of acute asthma exacerbations vs COPD exacerbations

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  • Asthma exacerbation: Expiratory airflow is limited
  • COPD exacerbation: V/Q mismatch
46
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RFs for death from asthma exacerbation?

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  1. 2+ admits or 3+ ER visits for asthma in past year
  2. > 2 canisters of SABAs a month
  3. Poor, drugs, psych
47
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Hypoxia S/S

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  • Tachypnea
  • Cyanosis
  • Agitation
  • Apprehension
  • Tachycardia
  • HTN
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Hypercapnia S/S

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  • AMS
  • Plethora
  • Stupor
  • Hypopnea
  • Apnea
49
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How is asthma severity measured?

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  • FEV1
  • Peak expiratory flow rate

< 40% in either = severe

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Management of acute asthma/COPD exacerbations

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  • O2 > 90%
  • SABAs for bronchospasms (inhaled first)
  • SC SABAs 2nd: terbutaline or epi
  • Adjuvant therapy for SABA: ipratropium
  • Prednisone PO or methylprednisolone in the ED
  • Empiric ABX for COPD with sputum changes. (Doxy/azithro/Augmentin)
  • IV MgSO4 for asthma FEV1 < 25%
  • NPPV if they seem tired af
  • ETT if ^ fails
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Admission criteria for asthma

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  • Failed outpatient tx
  • Persistent/worsening dyspnea
  • PEFR/FEV1 < 40%
  • Hypoxia/hypercarbia/AMS
52
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Admission criteria for COPD

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  • Failed outpatient tx
  • Frequent exacerbations post-discharge
  • Severe dyspnea
  • Worsening status
  • Can’t take care of self at home
53
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What should you AVOID in asthma/COPD exacerbations?

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  • Respiatory depression drugs
  • BBs
  • Antihistamines
  • Decongestants
  • Mucolytics
54
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What is the role of heliox in asthma/COPD exacerbations?

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Lower airway resistance to deliver drugs in severe

55
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Discharge meds for asthma/COPD exacerbations

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Oral steroids (5-10d of prednisone)

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