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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Carboxyhemoglobinemia • Chest ... FunctionTests #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
of HRCT involves ... the dominant HR-pattern ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #ILD
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... Hyperthyroidism → Signs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... clinical symptoms/signs ... evaluation of the pattern ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
C02 (PECO2) • Abnormal ... zero WAVEFORM PATTERNS ... surface - Pattern ... oscillations - Sign ... #Capnography #interpretation
On the left a patient with DIP.
The HRCT shows diffuse areas of ground-glass density in the
The HRCT shows diffuse ... and some mosaic pattern ... abnormalities and signs ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation ... the trabecular pattern ... important to look for signs ... deviation from normal ... XRay #Anatomy #Interpretation
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Loss of weight • Chest ... Nasal polyps and signs ... Diagnosis: • HRCT ... high-resolution chest ... - BAR >1.0 is abnormal
On the left a smoker with RB-ILD with subtle HRCT-findings.
The dominant pattern is ground glass opacification.
Additional
RB-ILD with subtle HRCT-findings ... The dominant pattern ... mandatory for the interpretion ... of the HRCT. ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest