In this video cast I try to sort through some of the differences between a simple CHF exacerbation and acute decompensated heart failure. I discuss the wet/dry warm/cold approach, use of BNP and NTproBNP in decision making, high dose nitro, ACE inhibitors, BiPAP, and the proper timing of diuretics.
Here is the videocast.
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The Hot Stove League of EM/Tox 