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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Carboxyhemoglobinemia • Chest ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation
Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
interpreting pleural fluid ... analysis using ... #pleuralfluid #analysis ... #interpretation ... lights #criteria #algorithm
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
of HRCT involves ... findings (pleural fluid ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... #CTChest #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #ILD
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
suspected) - CT chest ... labs, aggressive fluids ... Aggressive IV fluids ... denosumab, steroids, dialysis ... bispecifics, or HSCT
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
ECG • ABG • Chest ... Rapid - Level 1 fluid ... Slow - Hot Line fluid ... epinephrine • Consider paralysis ... management #treatment #algorithm