Hemoptysis is an important clinical presentation that can range from minor blood-streaked sputum to life-threatening airway and respiratory failure. In this episode, we review the causes, initial evaluation, severity assessment, diagnostic approach, and management of hemoptysis. Topics covered include: • What hemoptysis is • Differentiating hemoptysis from hematemesis and upper airway bleeding • Common causes of hemoptysis • Bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, malignancy, pulmonary embolism, tuberculosis, and diffuse alveolar hemorrhage • Massive versus non-massive hemoptysis • Airway assessment and stabilization • Oxygenation and ventilation considerations • Initial laboratory and imaging evaluation • Chest X-ray and CT angiography • Role of bronchoscopy • Reversal of anticoagulation and coagulopathy • Bronchial artery embolization • Surgical consultation and definitive management • Practical emergency and critical care considerations Watch the full video on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aju1pgnTIXE 📚 Join the WhiteBoard Medicine Patreon Community https://www.patreon.com/WhiteBoardMedicine Join a growing emergency medicine, critical care, and resuscitation education community built around high-yield clinical learning. Patreon members get access to: • Comprehensive Study Guides • Bedside One-Pagers • Clinical Reviews • Mini-Courses • Practice Questions • Ad-Free Videos • Structured Topic Collections 🌐 WhiteBoard Medicine Website Explore our growing library of critical care and emergency medicine content: https://www.whiteboardmedicine.com ⚠️ Educational Disclaimer: This content is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for clinical judgment, institutional protocols, specialist consultation, or individualized patient care. Full disclaimer: https://whiteboardmedicine.com/disclaimer

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