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Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
For comparison, ... a normal loop is ... #Diagnosis #PFTs ... #Spirometry #FlowVolume ... Loops #Patterns #Comparison
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
exacerbations • PFT ... spirometry - FEV1 ... : Persistently abnormal ... spirometry - FEV1 ... #comparison #Diagnosis
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... brain and spinal cord ... positive in 2/3 of pts ... valproate, vigabatrin, propofol ... SPS #Diagnosis #Management
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... , Ca, Mg, P04, LFTs ... #Hypothermia #Protocol ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm