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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 Test ... (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... (restrictive component ... #PFT #Interpretation
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if:
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
ultrasound - Calcium level ... - Triglyceride level ... Liver function test ... septic shock (e.g ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
patient's diagnosis (e.g ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #BiPAP #BiLevel ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
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Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
shoulders would level ... 45° towards the test ... throughout the test ... Vertiginous symptoms Interpretation ... position, the fast
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
NOTES: The last ... will also get an EKG ... Urine Pregnancy Test ... diagnosis #workup #criticalcare
Acute Retroviral Syndrome
Acute Retroviral Syndrome is the symptomatic presentation of acute human immunodeficiency virus infection

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symptoms • May last ... loss (>5 lb; 2.5 kg ... • Viral RNA level ... no diagnostic test ... HIV-1 antibody test
Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST‐10) Questionnaire and Interpretation
1. Have you used drugs other than those required
Abuse Screening Test ... (DAST‐10) Questionnaire ... and Interpretation ... your drug use (e.g ... Abuse #Screening #Test
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
blood glucose level ... renal function test ... Antiepileptic Drug (AED) level ... Diazepam 0.2 mg/kg ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... initial screening test ... should be TS and SF level ... aminotransferase; AST ... hemochromatosis #algorithm