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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Emphysematous COPD ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
COPD assessment and classification as proposed by GOLD 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2017 Reports. For further
COPD assessment ... and classification ... #Diagnosis #Pulmonary ... #COPD #Assessment ... Comparison #Staging #Severity
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #Function #Testing ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
of circulatory function ... obstruction CPR Assessment ... • Asthma • COPD ... Sedation #Diagnosis ... #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Algorithm Approach ... Reversibility, grade Severity ... , #Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
The assessment of ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... with presence of pulmonary ... and congested (“Cold ... #algorithm #management