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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
interpreting pleural fluid ... analysis using Light's ... pleuralfluid #analysis #interpretation ... #lights #criteria ... #algorithm #differential
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Exudative ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Pulmonary #Lights
Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
Catheterization – Use and Interpretation ... However, when the diagnosis ... despite adequate fluid ... wedge pressure) -right ... #Diagnosis #PACatheter
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... structured approach to interpretation ... findings (pleural fluid ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #ILD
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Mets = Climbing a flight ... any evidence of fluid ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... stratification #diagnosis