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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 ... pulmonary #function #testing
Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
comparison, a normal ... #Diagnosis #PFTs ... #Spirometry #FlowVolume ... Patterns #Comparison #Normal
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Normal B. ... #Diagnosis #PFTs ... #Spirometry #FlowVolume
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Function Tests (PFTs ... ) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... FunctionTests #PFTs ... #Interpretation
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... Scan • High or normal ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #TSH #Interpretation
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... initial response to abnormal ... decision for repeat testing ... *Abnormal USS may ... #LFTs #Abnormal
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... disorders • Testing ... positive in 2/3 of pts ... diazepam • EMG testing ... Oligoclonal bands • Normal
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Diagnosis and Management ... Catecholamine-secreting neoplasms of pts ... and Signs: 50% pts ... hypertension; some normal ... resistance, impaired fasting
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... <45% and SF is normal ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... #diagnosis #management
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
, Ca, Mg, P04, LFTs ... 34ºC) • Infuse Normal ... bladder lavage (use Normal ... Hypothermia #Protocol #management ... #treatment #algorithm