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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - ... Interpretation Algorithm ... • Normal • ... #Interpretation
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... - Blood Gas Interpretation ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... lung disease (COPD ... bloodgas #Acid #Base
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... hyperthyroidism as ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs ... #TSH #Interpretation
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
be determined based ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... Troponin may be elevated ... and congested (“Cold ... #differential #algorithm
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
brain and spinal cord ... muscles) • Wide based ... positive in 2/3 of pts ... with SPS have elevated ... Oligoclonal bands • Normal