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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation Algorithm ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... pulmonary #function #testing
Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
Patterns of pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #PFTs ... #Spirometry #FlowVolume ... #Loops #Patterns
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Loops - Common Patterns ... #Diagnosis #PFTs ... #Spirometry #FlowVolume ... #Loops #Patterns
Pulmonary Function Testing: Flow Volume Loop Patterns
 • Variable extra-thoracic obstruction - truncated or flattened inspiratory
Pulmonary Function Testing ... Flow Volume Loop Patterns ... nickmmark #FlowVolume ... Loops #pulmonary #PFTs ... #patterns #diagnosis
Evaluation abnormal liver tests in pregnancy
- Cholestatic Pattern
- Hepatocellular Pattern

#LFTs #transaminits #pregnancy #obgyn #obstetrics #hepatology #diagnosis
Evaluation abnormal liver ... - Cholestatic Pattern ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... #LFTs #transaminits ... #differential #algorithm
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... dz Cholestatic Pattern ... Burak @kwburak #LFTs
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... decision for repeat testing ... #LFTs #Abnormal ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... turmeric • 2g/day ... Potential GI SE, liver ... decreased dosing if liver ... -ASA • Ostomy pts
Adult Onset Still's Disease
Systemic inflammation with urticarial rash.
Rash: 
 • Nonpruritic, evanescent (correlates with time of
once or twice a day ... 390C (102.20F) lasting ... Arthralgias or arthritis lasting ... /splenomegaly, liver ... spectrum) • ↑ Plts
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
correction 8 mEq/L/day ... chronic hyponatremia puts ... up to 3x in the setting ... include vaptans (HF/liver