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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation ... Algorithm - BWH ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Loops - Common Patterns ... Parenchymal Lung Disease ... #Diagnosis #PFTs ... #Spirometry #FlowVolume ... #Loops #Patterns
Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
Patterns of pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #PFTs ... #Spirometry #FlowVolume ... #Loops #Patterns
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Function Testing (PFT ... ) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... ophthalmopathy → Graves' Disease ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... endocrinology #TFTs ... #TSH #Interpretation
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Function Tests (PFTs ... ) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Interstitial Lung Disease ... #Interpretation
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Secondary to Skin Disease
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... alcohol-related liver disease ... #LFTs #Abnormal ... #Algorithm #Hepatology