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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Carboxyhemoglobinemia • Chest ... FunctionTests #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... NAFLD, Others • Mild ... dz Cholestatic Pattern ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal
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
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
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... the dominant HR-pattern ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #ILD
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Variability & Decelerations - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Minimal/Absent Variability
Intrapartum Abnormal ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... > 25 bpm): • Mild ... hypoxia Sinusoidal Pattern ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... Mild infection: ... per minute) or abnormal ... Mild infection: ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
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
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Fever Patterns - ... resolution falling to normal ... usual diurnal pattern ... fever • Hyper-IgD ... Brucellosis Faget's Sign
ECG of a 55-year-old man who presented to the ER with chest pain 
Computer interpretation: “Nonspecific
ECG of a 55-year-old ... to the ER with chest ... pain Computer interpretation ... Recognize this #ECG pattern ... It’s a classic pattern