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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
Chest X-Ray Interpretation ... Checklist Outline ... compare hilum position ... #Checklist #radiology ... #diagnosis #pulmonary
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist ... IMAGING: Always compare ... failure, esp in work-up ... #ICU #Pearls #Checklist ... #diagnosis #workup
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
Acid Base and Blood ... nickmmark #acidbase #workup ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... respiratory #bloodgas #interpretation
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... clotting factor function ... deficiency Work ... for hepatitis B and
Algorithm Workup and Management of Suspected Uterine Infection
 • Physical Exam, including pelvic exam
 • Vitals,
Algorithm Workup ... Lactic Acid, Renal Function ... Uterine #Infection #workup ... gynecology #obgyn #diagnosis ... #algorithm
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
consider passing suction ... CardiacArrest #Checklist ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
consider passing suction ... tracheal/bronchial suction ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
consider passing suction ... alfentanil can be diagnostic ... Intraoperative #Checklist ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup