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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Function Tests (PFTs ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Lung Disease • Asthma ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
therapies for Asthma ... to respiratory risk ... pneumoallergens, can ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm STEMI ... Dyspnea, H/O COPD, asthma ... ChestPain #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #differential
#Management #CAP #CommunityAcquiredPneumonia #Pneumonia #Risk #Stratification  #Admission #PSI #CURB65 #Algorithm #Score
#Management #CAP ... CommunityAcquiredPneumonia #Pneumonia #Risk ... #PSI #CURB65 #Algorithm
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
Definition • Role of PFTs ... Evaluate symptoms, risk ... use mMRC or CAT ... , Exacerbation risk ... COPD #diagnosis #management
Atrial Fibrillation Management Algorithm and Checklist - CAEP Best Practices
A. Assessment and Risk Stratification
B. Rate or
Atrial Fibrillation Management ... Algorithm and Checklist ... - CAEP Best Practices ... Assessment and Risk ... #Algorithm #Checklist
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Post-extubation in high risk ... failure (ie.. asthma ... Contraindications: • Risk ... facial hair) • Risk ... #criticalcare #management
An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... Staph generates lots ... Indications #Pneumonia #Algorithm ... #CAP #Community ... #Acquired #Management
Practical algorithm for stepping down chronic asthma drugs. *This is one example of a simple rule
Practical algorithm ... simple rule that can ... in predicting risk ... drugs #Management ... #Algorithm #BMJ
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
block – aims to risk ... components of the algorithm ... <10,000/mm3 - CRP ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Infant #StepByStep #Algorithm