Diffuse parenchymal pattern (DPP)

• View:
  Lateral and VD
  
  
• Defining characteristics:
  An abnormal test for diffuse parenchymal pattern indicates that both the cranioventral and caudodorsal lungs are affected by an interstitial and/or alveolar pattern
  
  
• Common differential diagnoses:
  Pulmonary edema, hemorrhage, pulmonary fibrosis, ARDS (acute respiratory disease syndrome), neoplasia
  
  
• Helpful additional data:
  Has the patient been coughing? Has there been any vomiting or regurgitation? 
  
  
• Commonly associated diagnostics:
  Consider thoracic ultrasound, consider *SignalCare MDB
  
  
• Commonly associated treatments:
  Based on *SignalCare MDB and physical exam findings, discuss diuretic and cardiac treatment vs antibiotic therapy, +/- oxygen therapy, or other
  
  
• Commonly associated home care:
  Based on primary

*SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound