RebelEM

JANUARY 25, 2024

It can be used to distinguish between various conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation, acute heart failure (AHF), pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, pericardial effusion, pneumothorax, and pneumonia [2,3]. POCUS in dyspnea, nontraumatic hypotension, and shock; a systematic review of existing evidence.

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EMDocs

APRIL 22, 2024

RV chamber size alone is not enough information to rule-in a PE as RV cavity enlargement can be visualized in other conditions such as pulmonary hypertension, RV infarct, COPD and cardiac arrest from multiple causes. 2021 Apr;40(2):100852. Epub 2021 Mar 26. 10,11 Vid 1. SubX4 Asystole RV > LV. SubX2 Asystole RV > LV.

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Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It can be further divided into two types: primary--those that occur in generally healthy individuals without underlying lung disease, and secondary--those that occur in individuals with underlying lung disease such as COPD [1]. J Emerg Trauma Shock. Published 2021 Jun 24. Ann Emerg Med. 1983;12(6):411-412. 2008;1(1):34-41.

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Fractures COPD Hospitals Emergency Department 96

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Louis); Marina Boushra, MD (EM-CCM, Cleveland Clinic Foundation); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Case Emergency Medical Services brings in a 62-year-old male with COPD in acute on chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure (usually on 3 L nasal cannula, now on non-rebreather at 15 L/min). 2021 Aug 1;133(2):374-378. PMID: 23903783. (4)

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