Shahriar Lahouti
1 June, 2023 by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Physiology of pleural fluid formation Pathophysiology of pleural effusion Clinical presentation Diagnosis Pleural ultrasound Chest CT Differential diagnosis Historical...
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Adrenal Crisis: An Endocrinologic Cause of Shock State
6 May, 2023 by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Physiologic background Epidemiology and causes Clinical presentation Differential diagnosis Evaluation Management Basic resuscitation Steroid Re-evaluation Prevention...
Crashing Ventilated Patients
11 April, 2023 by Shahriar Lahouti. Approach to crashing patients on mechanical ventilation There are multiple reasons for a patient to deteriorate while on mechanical ventilation. Having a systematic method of...
Mechanical Ventilation: From Bench To The Bedside Review.
January 14, 2021 by Shahriar Lahouti. Last update 1 December, 2024. CONTENTS Preface Respiratory failure Introduction to MV Physiology of Positive pressure ventilation Foundational concepts Basic ventilator parameters...
Pulseless Electrical Activity In The Emergency Department
16 March 2023 by Shahriar Lahouti. Peer reviewed by Mojtaba Chardoli. CONTENTS Preface Clinical presentation Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) True PEA vs. Pseudo PEA Clinical significance Spectrum of PEA Evaluation...
Anaphylaxis & Angioedema: Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management in Emergency Department
12 November 2020 by Shahriar Lahouti. Last update 15 February 2023. CONTENTS Preface Pathophysiology Etiology Clinical findings Diagnosis Diagnosis pitfall Differential diagnosis Angioedema Treatment Therapeutic...