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Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

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

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... stratification #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
simply a clinical diagnosis ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... with presence of pulmonary ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
OnePager Summary COMPONENTS ... Attempt to pass suction ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... differential #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare #