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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... differential #pulmonary #function ... #testing
Pulmonary Function Testing: Flow Volume Loop Patterns
 • Variable extra-thoracic obstruction - truncated or flattened inspiratory
Pulmonary Function ... Testing: Flow Volume ... and persevered FEV1 ... flow with reduced FEV1 ... nickmmark #FlowVolume
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... < 120 ms = AV junction ... Block (nothing getting ... #Interpretation ... cardiology #diagnosis #system
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
& ICP waveform interpretation ... closed sterile system ... is increased (e.g ... ICP WAVEFORM INTERPRETATION ... Plateaus up to 50mmHg lasting
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
ventilation of heating ... carbon monoxide (eg ... decreased immunologic system ... function - Acute ... , systemic lupus
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
affected joint • Systemic ... - CCP antibody testing ... including liver function ... inflammatory disease (e.g ... Chemistry profile (e.g
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6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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Septic shock
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Cardiac Tamponade
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RV
CI/BVI Blood Flow ... MAP-CVP)*79.92//CO Systemic ... 79.92/CI PVR Systemic ... physiologic) FVC FEV1 ... Capacity >3.0 L FEV1
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of the nervous system ... disrupt cellular function ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... - Further testing
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... of multiple systems ... Auditory/Vestibular System ... weakness, muscle wasting ... fear of falling, functional