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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#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 # ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... • Low TSH, high ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Algorithm - Evaluation ... then go to stim testing ... normal adrenal function ... Measure ACTH: - High ... #Algorithm #ACTH
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Elevated ... Abnormalities High ... Challenge • Functional ... • Weight Loss, Eating
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Absence ... estrogen: • Functional ... (e.g. eating disorder ... ) Pituitary - High
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
any mention of a difficult ... Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... stratification #diagnosis
Esophageal Physiologic Testing

Endoscopy
High Resolution Manometry
Barium Esophagram
Functional Lumen Imaging Probe (FLIP)
Ambulatory Reflex Monitoring

Dr. Chaitanya Allamneni @CAllamneni via
Esophageal Physiologic Testing ... Endoscopy High ... Barium Esophagram Functional ... #Esophagus #diagnosis ... gastroenterology #Algorithm
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
High Central Neuraxial ... bradycardia – difficulty ... they may be fully aware ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm No onset ... Ovarian Etiology - High ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... (e.g. eating disorder