Step up therapy in Asthma
SABA –> low-dose ICS-LABA –> medium-dose ICS-LABA –> medium to high dose ICS-LABA + LAMA –> high dose ICS–LABA + oral steroids
P to F calculation
Suppose the pO2 is 90mmHg on 40% oxygen (FIO2 = .40). The P/F ratio = 90 divided by .40 = 225.
P to F interpretation
P/F ratio <300 = acute lung injury or mild ARDS
<200 = moderate ARDS
<100 = severe ARDS
Obstructive, restrictive, and fixed airway obstruction on flow volume loop
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obstructive lung disease diagnosis PFTs
FEV1/FVC less than 70%
treatment of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
- antifungals
allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis clinical features
Josh using a huge inhaler + walls made out of asparagus + eosinophil chandelier/aspergillus fumigatus infection can complicate asthma + elevate IgE.
Rhinitis medicamentosa is…
overuse of nasal decongestants
Management of eczema not responding to topical steroids
- dupilumab
treatment of C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency
- kallikrein inhibitor
Type 1 drug allergy mechanism + presentation
- Immediate (anaphylaxis)
Type 2 drug allergy mechanism + presentation
- hemolysis
Type 3 drug allergy mechanism + presentation
- serum sickness
Type 4 drug allergy mechanism + presentation
- Contact dermatitis, maculopapular drug rash
treatment of morbilloform rash
Treatment of fixed drug eruption
- if not, topical steroid
RSBI calculation
TV (in liters) over RR
Goal RSBI
less than 105
Proper ET tube position in women and men
20-21 cm in women
22-23 in men
management of patient with reduced breath sounds following intubation
How to differentiate tension pneumo from right mainstem intubation
Criteria for extubation
1) RSBI less than 105
2) Normal mental status, following commands
3) Few secretions + strong cough
* absent upper airway lesions
When do patients on vent need to be considered for tracheostomy?
2 weeks roughly
Management of failed SBT
- continue daily SBTs