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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.
Acid Base Disorders ... Differentials? ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... bloodgas #Acid #Base
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
- Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... then go to stim testing ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... decision for repeat testing ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... with suspected HH based ... <45% and SF is normal ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... SF is >1,000 μg/L,
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
be determined based ... are excellent at evaluating ... with presence of pulmonary ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management