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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 ... differential #pulmonary #function
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
Exam: Usually normal ... exacerbations • PFT ... spirometry - FEV1 ... bronchodilator, Spirometry ... spirometry - FEV1
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Test (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... available 2) FEV1 ... #Test #PFT #Interpretation
Portal Vein Thrombosis - Anticoagulation and Management Algorithm
When to start anticoagulation for portal vein thrombosis

#PVT #PortalVein
Anticoagulation and Management ... Algorithm When ... vein thrombosis #PVT ... Anticoagulation #Management ... #Algorithm #treatment
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Algorithm Suspected ... hemosiderin, Hepatic function ... antiglobulin test, PT ... hemosiderin • PT ... /aPTT normal •
Post-Intubation Package Checklist
Quick Checklist
	Waveform Capnography
	Secure the Tube Well
	Confirm Lung Protective Vent Settings
	Achieve Adequate Analgesia and Sedation
	Raise
Place In-Line Suction ... Tube Depth  Put ... Stress Ulcer and DVT ... Prophylaxis  Oral ... #CriticalCare #Management
Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) Treatment Algorithm
 - If concern for ischemic: anti-coag+multidisciplinary care
 - W/o cirrhosis+recent
(PVT) Treatment ... cirrhosis+recent PVT ... occlusive main PVT-consider ... PortalVein #Thrombosis #PVT ... #Treatment #management
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
specific loss-of-function ... syndrome (MDS) (normal ... megakaryocytes and a normal ... • ↓ WBC • ↓ PLT ... hematology #diagnosis #management