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Pulmonary Function Testing: Flow Volume Loop Patterns
 • Variable extra-thoracic obstruction - truncated or flattened inspiratory
Pulmonary Function ... Testing: Flow Volume Loop ... Patterns • Variable ... nickmmark #FlowVolume ... #PFTs #patterns
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Flow Volume Loops ... - Common Patterns ... Stem Bronchial Obstruction ... PFTs #Spirometry #FlowVolume ... #Loops #Patterns
Causes of Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary / Functional:
 • Insufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic:
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Causes of Pediatric ... Constipation - ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dietary / Functional ... • Pseudo-obstruction
Pediatric Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Dietary/Functional
 • lnsufficient Volume / Bulk
Neurologic
 • Hirschsprung's Disease
 • Imperforate
Pediatric Constipation ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dietary/Functional ... • Pseudo--obstruction ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Gastric Outlet Obstruction ... Intestinal Pseudo obstruction ... Chronic Idiopathic Constipation ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased kidney function ... hypoperfusion Post-Renal (Obstruction ... hyperplasia • Constipation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Select Causes of Constipation ... Bowel Obstruction ... -> Mechanical obstruction ... involuntary bodily functions ... transit time #constipation
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... extrahepatic biliary obstruction ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Interpretation Algorithm ... at Flow-Volume Loop ... FEV1/FVC < 70% (obstruction ... #Pulmonary #Function
Causes and Assessment of the Child with Recurrent Abdominal Pain
> 90% no structural cause identified
Gastrointestinal
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bowel syndrome • Constipation ... Pelvi-ureteric junction ... (PUJ) obstruction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Pediatrics