4 results
Pulmonary Function Testing: Flow Volume Loop Patterns
 • Variable extra-thoracic obstruction - truncated or flattened inspiratory
Pulmonary Function ... Testing: Flow Volume Loop ... nickmmark #FlowVolume ... #Loops #pulmonary ... #PFTs #patterns
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Algorithm Approach ... at Flow-Volume Loop ... #Function #Test ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
- Pathophysiology ... impacts respiratory function ... expiratory pressures in pts ... #pathophysiology ... #pulmonary
Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
 - Pulmonary Fibrosis -> Crackles, Abnormal CXR
 - Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Heart
Diffuse Systemic ... Scleroderma) - Pulmonary ... Abnormal CXR - Pulmonary ... Peri-ungal capillary loops ... #Scleroderma #pathophysiology