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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - ... Interpretation Algorithm ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cause ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... #Nephrology #Chloride
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... decision for repeat testing ... ARLD, alcohol-related ... #LFTs #Abnormal
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm No onset ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... Constitutional delay ... #Algorithm #Causes
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Inflammation ... Misalignment before casting ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Causes
Causes of Hypokalemia
Transcellular Shifts:
 - Alkalosis, Increased plasma insulin (treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis), ß-Adrenergic agonists, Hypokalemic
Causes of Hypokalemia ... , nasogastric suction ... #Hypokalemia #Causes ... #differential #diagnosis ... #nephrology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... weakness, muscle wasting ... - Alcohol-related ... fear of falling, functional ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis