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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... disease; LFT, liver function ... test. ... #Hypertension #Workup
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
pressure is constant Best ... Passive or partially active ... patients - The more work ... breathing patterns - Active ... #management #pulmonary
Tuberculosis Testing

LATENT TB
• LTBI is diagnosed when an asymptomatic patient has a positive TST or IGRA
Tuberculosis Testing ... manifestations of active ... of developing active ... used to exclude pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... rate (ESR) • C-reactive ... - CCP antibody testing ... including liver function ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... the outpatient setting ... COPD assessment test ... COPD #Treatment #Algorithm
Patients with CHD are exceptionally sensitive to the effects of bronchiolitis on their volume status
Four principles
principles of treating ... heart to improve pulmonary ... You can achieve ... Anxiolysis to improve work ... positive pressure ventilation
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
Pressure Support Ventilation ... do some of the work ... means the patient ↑work ... volumes @ 0/6) +/- cuff ... #pulmonary
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
vent attempts to achieve ... lowest amount of work ... Best for: - Patients ... no significant pulmonary ... #pulmonary
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test