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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#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 ... #Function #Testing ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Pulmonary Nodule
Evaluation is guided by nodule size & assessment of probability of malignancy. In addition is
yield of available diagnostic ... testing, patient ... nodules (no solid component ... to 8 mm can be followed ... 70% to 90% for a diagnosis
Subsolid nodules
Most subsolid nodules are transient and the result of infection or hemorrhage.
However, persistent subsolid nodules
size and a solid component ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #Fleischner ... PulmonaryNodule #Followup ... #RadiologyAssistant
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 ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
so, no further follow ... calcification, further testing ... definitive tissue diagnosis ... #Pulmonary #Nodules ... #RadiologyAssistant
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... risk of CV event, follow ... ACC algorithm to ... stratification #diagnosis
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #ILD ... #RadiologyAssistant
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
OnePager Summary COMPONENTS ... prevents speech & eating ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... differential #management #pulmonary ... criticalcare #airway #anatomy