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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... AlgorithmNormal ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
to interpreting pleural ... fluid analysis ... using Light's criteria ... pleuralfluid #analysis #interpretation ... #algorithm #differential
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nephrotic Syndrome Light's ... Upper Limit of Normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Pulmonary #Lights
Cavitating Lung Lesion: there is a large right upper lobe cavitatory lesion, with air-fluid level. Left
there is a large right ... lesion, with air-fluid ... No pleural effusion ... contour is within normal ... limits.
Pleural effusion is not always visible as a meniscus in the costophrenic angle. 
A subpulmonic effusion
Pleural effusion ... way to detect pleural ... The stomach is normally ... first glance you might ... fluid on both sides
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
for instance the right ... for instance the normal ... with loss of the normal ... lymphadenopathy, pleural ... hemorrhage or fluid
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... structured approach to interpretation ... additional findings (pleural ... fluid, lymphadenopathy ... #Algorithm #ILD
Intern Pocket Cards - Pre-Rounding Guide - Daily Checklist
Overnight Events:
 - Night float signout, nursing notes
Interdisciplinary
Overnight Events: - Night ... values I/O and weights ... : - Input: Oral ... yourself - Note if interpretation ... (MAR): - IV fluids
Right lower lobe atelectasis
Chest x-rays of a 70-year old male who fell from the stairs and
Right lower lobe ... some loculated pleural ... fluid posterolateral ... Notice the abnormal ... right border of
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Mets = Climbing a flight ... any evidence of fluid ... neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm