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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... AlgorithmNormal ... #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Findings in Cerebrospinal Fluid in Different Causes of Meningitis

#CSF #Fluid #Analysis #Interpretation #Meningitis #Normal #Bacterial #Viral
Cerebrospinal Fluid ... Meningitis #CSF ... #Interpretation ... #Meningitis #Normal ... Table #Diagnosis #Infection
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Infectious ... 0.5 - Pleural Fluid ... Upper Limit of Normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malformation Normal ... Abnormalities • CHF ... Vasculitis Infection ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction ... Obstructive Shock - Normal ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... • Interstitial Fluid
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... Differential Diagnosis: Infection ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... 500 mg QD until normal ... : Diuresis for fluid
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
to exclude are infections ... strength & enzymes normal ... Cerebrospinal fluid ... (CSF) is abnormal ... , recent viral infection
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... needing a little fluid ... achieved negative fluid ... #differential #algorithm ... #heartfailure #chf
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
any evidence of fluid ... Skin exam for infection ... neuroexam - Oral ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm