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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Interpretation Algorithm ... Non-Emphysematous COPD ... Emphysematous COPD ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Exacerbation of COPD ... workup for alternate ... newly diagnosed COPD ... MatthewHoMD #COPD ... #AECOPD #Algorithm
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... Step 2. ... Assess volume status ... HYPERVOLEMIC • CHF • liver ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
2. pCO2 - What’s ... obstruction • COPD ... nickmmark #acidbase #workup ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
Pregnancy • Outdoor worker ... Farmer and forestry work ... • Skin (18%): Second ... Genitourinary (2% ... Skin tissue 2)
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
MV (80-120%) 2) ... lowest amount of work ... each breath) 2) ... patients with ARDS, COPD ... hyperventilated Assess