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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... with suspected pulmonary ... liver function test ... #Hypertension #Workup ... #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup ... Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... edema), Lung Exam, POCUS ... Reservoir • High
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
Consider additional test ... Consider additional test ... pneumonitis; HRCT = high-resolution ... #pneumonitis #pulmonary ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Nasal Cannula:
 • Flow: 1 - 6 L/min
 • FiO2: 25 - 40% (-4%/L
of flow) Face Mask ... Device: Face Tent ... ~40% Venturi Mask ... FiO2: 80 - 95% High ... devices #management #pulmonary
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... • Low TSH, high ... or normal TSH, high ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... levels: normal/high ... you’ll do a good workup ... Best to have an ... #workup #hematology
Oxygen Delivery Devices - Comparison
Low Flow:
 • Nasal cannula (1-6L, 24-40% FiO2)
 • Face mask (5-10L,
FiO2) • Face tent ... /shovel mask (5- ... , 35-50% FiO2) High ... 50-90% FiO2) • High-flow ... Comparison #table #pulmonary
Finger Fracture on POCUS 

50yo female presents with 5th finger pain after her dog pulled on
Finger Fracture on POCUS ... the following best ... x-ray: there was high ... pre-test prob for ... clinical #ultrasound #MSK
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
pressure is constant Best ... patients - The more work ... volume may be too high ... Ventilation #management #pulmonary