IBCC Episode 86 - PJP Pneumonia
06/29/20 • 28 min
In this episode, we cover ICU level Pneumocystic Jirovicii Pneumonia (previously known as Pneumocystic Carinii Pneumonia).
Suggested approach:
HIV +(ve) vs HIV -(ve)
Invasive vs Non invasive diagnostic strategy
Treatment w. Septra vs other line therapies
In this episode, we cover ICU level Pneumocystic Jirovicii Pneumonia (previously known as Pneumocystic Carinii Pneumonia).
Suggested approach:
HIV +(ve) vs HIV -(ve)
Invasive vs Non invasive diagnostic strategy
Treatment w. Septra vs other line therapies
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IBCC Episode 85 - Vocal Cord Dysfunction
In this episode, we cover the lesser of evil stridor aetiologies: Vocal cord dysfunction, a.k.a paradoxical vocal cord motion, a.k.a Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement. Read the post, then listen to review approach, diagnostic modalities (fibre-optic visualization, CT scan to rule out other entities) and treatment.
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IBCC Episode 87 - Epiglottitis
In this episode, we cover the rare but life threatening Epiglottitis.
Highlights:
Presentation not as you learned in medical school
Vast majority do not need intubation, but for those that due it can be catastrophic
Nasolaryngoscopy, Steroids, broad spectrum antibiotics and early airway plans are the way to go
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