June 18, 2017
There are 3 main “categories” of hemoptysis… Mild, “Streaky” Hemoptysis Most common diagnosis Bronchitis Testing plan Chest xray Rules out alternative causes of hemoptysis Pneumonia Cancer Pulmonary Embolism Vasculitis Scary but Stable Hemoptysis Patient is coughing up frank blood Testing plan CTA of the chest CBC PTT/PT/INR Electrolytes Need renal function if giving IV contrast […]
