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Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
pleural fluid analysis ... using Light's criteria ... medical diagrams, tables ... #pleuralfluid #analysis ... lights #criteria #algorithm
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Transudate ... syndrome • Protein-losing ... • Peritoneal dialysis ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
staining): • Low Complement ... Idiopathic • Normal Complement ... With associated pulmonary ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #rheumatology
An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... the Diagnosis of ... produced primarily during ... Peribronchial pulmonary ... #algorithm #pulmonary
Summary flowchart for investigating suspected pulmonary embolism. Visit gramproject.com for more medical diagrams, tables and flowcharts
investigating suspected pulmonary ... medical diagrams, tables ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #em #pulmonary
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... progressing GN • New pulmonary ... often involved • Hypocomplementemic ... Urticaria and hypocomplementemia ... against MPO • Complement
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
antigen, leading to complement ... blood types or during ... Complement activation ... Pathophysiology #Allergy #Diagnosis ... #Reactions #Table
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cardiovascular ... Infarction • Stable ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pericardial ... Artery Disease • Stable ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis ... diffusion from IPVDs Diagnostic ... blood gas (ABC) analysis ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... perfusion scanning or pulmonary