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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation Algorithm ... #Spirometry #PFTs ... differential #pulmonary #function ... #testing
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #Testing #PFT # ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Pulmonary Function Testing: Flow Volume Loop Patterns
 • Variable extra-thoracic obstruction - truncated or flattened inspiratory
Pulmonary Function ... Testing: Flow Volume ... nickmmark #FlowVolume ... Loops #pulmonary #PFTs
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... acquired/vasoactive meds ... Don't reverse INR, PLTs ... - Refractory Bleeding ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
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 ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... Hypertension #Workup #Algorithm
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Setting up for ... pain meds, combine ... Optimize Nutrition — feeding ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm
Esophageal Physiologic Testing

Endoscopy
High Resolution Manometry
Barium Esophagram
Functional Lumen Imaging Probe (FLIP)
Ambulatory Reflex Monitoring

Dr. Chaitanya Allamneni @CAllamneni via
Esophageal Physiologic Testing ... Endoscopy High ... Barium Esophagram Functional ... #Physiologic #Testing ... gastroenterology #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk (<1%): - Endoscopic ... - what is the bleeding
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
review all IV meds ... regadenoson stress testinga ... Contraindications: active bleeding ... Insurance for meds ... home for safety/function
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... decision for repeat testing ... #LFTs #Abnormal ... #Algorithm #Hepatology