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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation ... Algorithm - ... Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... differential #pulmonary #function
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... FunctionTests #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #Pulmonary #Function ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation Checklist ... Blade x2, OPA, Suction ... o Assess for difficult ... Approach: RSI / DSI / Awake ... #intubation #checklist
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... telemetry for heart block ... worsening valve function ... #Endocarditis #checklist ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Common MRI Sequences - Basic MRI Brain Interpretation

 • T1 Sequence - T1 is for anatomy.
Basic MRI Brain Interpretation ... is detect how difficult ... it crowded and difficult ... Neuroradiology #diagnosis ... #Brain #Interpretation
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... < 120 ms = AV junction ... >200ms • 2° Block ... AmyChung #EKG #Interpretation ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology #diagnosis
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
Central Neuraxial Block ... bradycardia – difficulty ... they may be fully aware ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Test (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... #Pulmonary #Function ... #Algorithm #diagnosis