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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Neuromuscular Disorders ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation
Lewy Body Dementia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Lewy Body Dementia is a sub-category of major or mild
Lewy Body Dementia ... neurocognitive disorders ... and visuospatial function ... sleep behavior disorder ... : • Repeated falls
The Dementia Umbrella

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
The Dementia Umbrella ... Dementia is ... are caused by disorders ... tasks, and brain function ... #Differential #
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
neurocognitive disorders ... impaired executive functions ... hallucinations - Movement disorders ... Frontotemporal dementia ... #Differential #
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... Acute Injuries: Falls ... • Sleep Disorders ... : REM behavior disorder ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Differentials? ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... #AcidBase #disorders ... Base #Gas #VBG #differential
Neurological Disorders and the Creative Process
Behavior:
 • Obsession and repetition: Frontotemporal Dementia/ Corticobasal degeneration
 • Functional
Neurological Disorders ... Frontotemporal Dementia ... degeneration • Functional ... Sensory - Auditory Interpretation ... Creative #creativity #differential
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls ... the integrated function ... Examples: - Dementia ... fear of falling, functional ... #Diagnosis #Differential