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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation ... Algorithm - ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... differential #pulmonary #function ... #testing
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #Testing #PFT # ... PFTs #Interpretation
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
cascade and platelet function ... defined by an amplitude ... • MA - maximum amplitude ... nickmmark #TEG #Thromboelastogram ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
routine transfusion algorithms ... Highest vertical amplitude ... minutes) • % of amplitude ... Thromboelastography #Thromboelastogram ... #TEG #interpretation
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... < 120 ms = AV junction ... normal variant), Amplitude ... cardiology #diagnosis #system ... #cheatsheet
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
& ICP waveform interpretation ... closed sterile system ... ICP WAVEFORM INTERPRETATION ... Plateaus up to 50mmHg lasting ... C WAVES - low amplitude
Guide to systemic mastocytosis

Criteria for diagnosis: at least 1 major and 1 minor or 3 minor
Guide to systemic ... cytopenias or meeting ... impaired liver function ... lauraebrown #systemic ... hemepath #pathology #algorithm
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
should undergo lab testing ... if evidence of systemic ... purposes of this algorithm ... , decreased LV function ... Disease #Incomplete #Algorithm