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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Interpretation Algorithm ... Carboxyhemoglobinemia • Chest ... Non-Emphysematous COPD ... Emphysematous COPD ... FunctionTests #PFTs
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... hemorrhage • Pus ... pneumothorax, COPD ... MG, ALS) • ↓ chest ... #rapid #pulmonary
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
(e.g. cardiac, pulmonary ... exams), and the chest ... one of 8 basic patterns ... Dyspnea #Acute #Workup ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Patterns of disease in advanced COPD

Type A: 
Pink Puffer (Emphysema Predominant) 
Major complaint is dyspnea, often
Patterns of disease ... in advanced COPD ... severe, usually pre ... #COPD #Patterns ... #BlueBloater #Pulmonary
High-Res Chest CT Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Reticular:
 • Septal Thickening: Lymphangitic Carcinoma, Interstitial Edema, Alveolar
High-Res Chest CT ... Patterns - Differential ... Sarcoidosis, NSIP, COP ... Consolidation: Pus ... #CT #Patterns #
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Renal Syndromes (PRS ... mononeuritis multiplex WORKUP ... Other tests: • CT chest ... typically seen on chest ... • IF staining patterns
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary ... etc) • CNS -> PNS ... of the spinal cord ... changes - Common pattern ... dystrophies Work
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
suspected) - CT chest ... full infectious work-up ... days → add fungal work-up ... replacement Cord ... renal failure, pulmonary