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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... AlgorithmNormal ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... platelet function ... deficiency - Abnormal ... Red Flags: • Fever
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... of pregnancy, critical ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... acidosis Step 5 - Differential ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Anxiety, pain, fever ... Base #Gas #VBG #differential
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... initial response to abnormal ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
Still's Disease Clinical ... triad: Fever, Arthralgia ... decreased glycosylated fraction ... < 20% Differential ... CK, normal biopsy
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
just simply a clinical ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... sx overlap with normal ... during Delivery • Stable ... studies show no ↓ LV function