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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Function Tests (PFTs ... Algorithm • Normal ... • Interstitial Lung ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Loops - Common Patterns ... Normal B. ... Restrictive Parenchymal Lung ... #Diagnosis #PFTs ... FlowVolume #Loops #Patterns
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
of Breathing Normal ... —20 per min in normal ... It may be fast, normal ... are normal. ... #Abnormal #Diagnosis
Figure 3 HRCT-LUS correlation in normal lung, pulmonary congestion, rheumatoid lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Notes: (A)
correlation in normal ... Notes: (A) Normal ... artifacts from normal ... artifact); (G) UIP pattern ... basal reticular abnormalities
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... initial response to abnormal ... clinical symptoms/signs ... *Abnormal USS may ... #LFTs #Abnormal
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Fever Patterns - ... resolution falling to normal ... usual diurnal pattern ... Brucellosis Faget's Sign ... Brucellosis • Liver or lung
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
C02 (PECO2) • Abnormal ... zero WAVEFORM PATTERNS ... surface - Pattern ... the heart to the lung ... oscillations - Sign
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
STE: "Pardee's sign ... Early-repolarization pattern ... Repolarization Abnormalities ... (Eiffel Tower sign ... ST Elevation of Normal
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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pulmonary and renal abnormalities ... purpura: strong sign ... Tests: • CBC • LFT ... - (C-ANCA) pattern ... - (P-ANCA) pattern
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
loss of the normal ... , interstitial lung ... Spots in the pattern ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Signs