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. If RV pressure is extreme, it can exceed LV pressure causing paradoxical septal wall motion toward the LV as well.

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Ultrasounds Advances Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) EKG/ECG Resuscitation 98

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). proning patients, ECMO) (12).

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Emergency Department Resuscitation COPD Shock 98

ACEP Now

JUNE 14, 2024

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease of the lungs caused by inflammatory and structural changes of the small airways and parenchyma of the lungs that result in chronic airflow obstruction and gas trapping. In 2019, the global prevalence of COPD was estimated to be 10.3 Click to enlarge.

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COPD Hospitals Emergency Department Outcomes 52

Taming the SRU

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Most common triggers include respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and pneumonia which can lead to forceful coughing -Other common triggers include forceful exertion, severe coughing or vomiting, asthma exacerbation, intense physical activity, or Valsalva maneuvers (e.g., StatPearls Publishing; Treasure Island (FL): Jul 24, 2023.

COPD 79

COPD Pediatrics Emergency Department Ultrasounds 79

Taming the SRU

JANUARY 22, 2025

COPD is characterized by episodes of exacerbations, which require prompt recognition and management due to their potential to escalate rapidly and cause significant morbidity and mortality. Epidemiology Globally, more than 300 million people are affected by COPD, marking it as the third leading cause of death worldwide. Clin Chest Med.

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COPD CDC Research Emergency Department 80

EMDocs

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Well keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp. Four days ago, he presented to the ED for a COPD exacerbation. COPD, cystic fibrosis), HIV/AIDS, cancer, immunosuppressed (i.e. neoformans mortality: 41-61% (2023) 1,3 Invasive Cryptococcus spp. COPD, cystic fibrosis), HIV/AIDS, cancer, immunosuppressed (i.e.

Infectious Diseases 74

Infectious Diseases EMS COPD Research 74

PulmCCM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Even people with COPD or asthma under age 50 did not benefit from Paxlovid, in that analysis. Pfizer projects $8 billion in Paxlovid sales in 2023. government recently returned tens of millions of Paxlovid doses it bought at $529 per course from Pfizer.

Hospitals 98

Hospitals COPD Emergency Department CDC 98

PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Read in NEJM Prevalence of pulmonary embolism during COPD exacerbations Pulmonary embolism (PE) and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can present with similar symptoms of dyspnea, hypoxemia, and cough.

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COPD Stroke Academics Urgent Care 95