4 results
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
and Blood Gas Analysis ... Pain/anxiety • Hepatic ... - Contraction alkalosis ... acidbase #workup #algorithm ... respiratory #bloodgas #interpretation
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diaphragmatic: • Hepatic ... • Peritoneal dialysis ... Malignancy • Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis and Management

Consider if:
1) Patient is hot and altered
2) You see tachypnea with
seems like DKA, sepsis ... , Diaphoresis, Pulmonary ... Acidosis, Respiratory Alkalosis ... 4.5 mmol/L 5) Dialysis