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Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
Patterns of pulmonary ... For comparison, ... Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops ... #Patterns #Comparison
Forced vital capacity (FVC) curves comparing normal, obstructive, and restrictive disorders. Curves are as they appear
, obstructive, and ... commonly available spirometers ... with tracings beginning ... Vital #Capacity #Obstructive ... #Comparison
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Loops - Common Patterns ... Normal B. ... Stem Bronchial Obstruction ... Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Bradycardia and Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Abnormal Variability:
Intrapartum Abnormal ... Fetal HR Tracing ... Abnormal Variability ... • Sinusoidal Pattern ... FetalHeartRate #Tracing
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Variability & Decelerations - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Minimal/Absent Variability
Intrapartum Abnormal ... Fetal HR Tracing ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hypoxia Sinusoidal Pattern ... FetalHeartRate #Tracing
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
C02 (PECO2) • Abnormal ... zero WAVEFORM PATTERNS ... REBREATHING/AIR TRAPPING ... PECO2 due to air trapping ... surface - Pattern
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... extrahepatic biliary obstruction ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
COPD phenotypes:  Blue Bloaters vs. Pink Puffers
The two most stereotypical forms of COPD are pink
clearance and airway obstruction ... Patients are trying ... maintain a near-normal ... obesity plus airflow obstruction ... #BlueBloaters #Comparison
It can be difficult to distinguish these three entities.
There are two diagnostic hints for further differentiation:
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scans for air trapping ... black' lung is abnormal ... possibilities: obstructive ... bronchiolitis with air trapping ... #Attenuation #Comparison