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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Algorithm - ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential # ... pulmonary #function ... #testing
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... BMP): 22-26 mmol/L ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Summary
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
impacts respiratory function ... mg/dl [0.3 mmol/l] ... renal phosphorus wasting ... derivatives etc) In summary ... pathophysiology #pulmonary
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Emergencies - OnePager Summary ... neck (usually has ... prevents speech & eating ... Emergencies #diagnosis #differential ... #management #pulmonary