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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function Tests ... (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation
Bayesian combination of 4T score with Heparin PF4 antibody titer to obtain the post-test probability of
with Heparin PF4 ... obtain the post-test ... @PulmCrit #4TScore ... Bayesian #Diagnosis #Hematology ... Thrombocytopenia #Laboratory #Interpretation
Liver Function Test (LFTs) Elevation
AST - Cardiac and skeletal muscle, kidney, brain
ALT - More specific for
Liver Function Test ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #Liver #FunctionTest ... Transaminitis #diagnosis #hepatology
4T Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Interpretation of the 4T score:
0-3 points:  Low probability (<<1%)
  -
Thrombocytopenia Interpretation ... of the 4T score ... checking heparin-PF4 ... non-heparin agent #4TScore ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function Test ... (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... #PFT #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... Abnormal Coagulation Tests ... - Prolonged PT ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... APTT #Laboratory #Hematology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Likelihood, Diagnosis and Management
 - HIT Suspected
 - Calculate 4T Score
- Calculate 4T Score ... Stop Heparin - PF4 ... Thrombocytopenia #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
→ Calculate 4T score ... • If 4T score ... approach for post-test ... : Confirmatory test ... Management #Treatment #Hematology
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
and Management Algorithm ... Direct antiglobulin test ... , PT/aPTT MAHA ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm ... #hematology
Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Normal Values and Interpretation

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) - Liver, cardiac & skeletal
Liver Function Tests ... Normal Values and Interpretation ... Prothrombin Time (PT ... Liver #Function #Tests ... #diagnosis #hepatology