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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #Function #Testing ... #asthma #COPD
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Lung Disease • Asthma ... Emphysematous COPD
Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
of circulatory function ... appearance) • Asthma ... • COPD Hypoventilation ... Capnography #Waveforms #Interpretation ... #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
Checklist for the ... Echocardiographic Evaluation ... of Pulmonary Hypertension ... Evaluate RV size and function ... • Evaluate for causes
An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... Subglottic): • Functional ... Bronchoconstriction: Asthma ... , COPD, Anaphylaxis ... #pulmonary
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
for Blood Gas Interpretation ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... lung disease (COPD ... , OSA, Asthma, Obesity
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... with presence of pulmonary ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Severe Influenza Checklist ... Ferritin, liver function ... COPD/asthma or adrenal ... lab-confirmed influenza, pulmonary ... #Influenza #Checklist
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent ... the integrated function ... cardiogenic) - Pulmonary ... ) - Spinal cord ... fear of falling, functional