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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... differential #pulmonary #function ... #testing
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... then go to stim testing ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... initial response to abnormal ... decision for repeat testing ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
= AV junction ... Block (nothing getting ... T Waves: • Normal ... V1 (Invert III normal ... Rule of thumb: a normal
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... progesterone challenge, normal ... estrogen: • Functional ... (e.g. eating disorder ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... acral features, abnormal ... other pituitary functions ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deviations from normal ... axis Non Functional ... Misalignment before casting ... NonUnion #Malunion #MSK