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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - ... Neuromuscular Disorders ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential ... - History of bleeding ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... country), thyroid function ... gastric bypass), LFT
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
- Disorders of ... Hemostasis - Differential ... causes are liver function ... fibrinogen levels, and testing ... Bruising #Hemostasis #Differential
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
prevents speech & eating ... OBSTRUCTION, and BLEEDING ... Surgical management ... Emergencies #diagnosis #differential ... #management #pulmonary
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders ... Achalasia: Testing ... esophageal motility disorders ... secondary causes leading ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management