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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
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Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... ; CXR, chest X-ray ... lung disease; LFT ... , liver function ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Causes of Urinary Tract Obstruction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Upper Tract - Bladder NOT distended on ultrasound,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Upper ... NOT distended on ultrasound ... radiolucent on x-ray ... Ureteropelvic junction
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
Satisfies pt desire ... beyond a clinical diagnosis ... bone - cartilage junction ... completely replace x-ray ... POCUS #clinical #ultrasound
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
LFTs normal Diagnosed ... to help confirm diagnosis ... hydronephrosis POCUS interpretation ... and with X-ray ... Point of Care Ultrasound