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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 ... #Testing #PFT # ... PFTs #Interpretation
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Interstitial Lung Disease ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Iron Deficiency Anemia vs Anemia of Chronic Disease - Laboratory Testing

SUMMARY:
 - RDW, FEP, serum iron,
Anemia of Chronic Disease ... - Laboratory Testing ... deficiency if above normal ... #Laboratory #Testing ... #Comparison #Table
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Distension and Bloating ... Intolerance • Celiac Disease ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... Diagnostics and Testing
Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Normal Values and Interpretation

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) - Liver, cardiac & skeletal
Liver Function Tests ... (LFTs) - Normal ... Values and Interpretation ... k- associated clotting ... #Tests #LFTs #Laboratory
Commonly Observed Laboratory Findings in Hepatic / Liver Failure
 - Elevated conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin -
Commonly Observed Laboratory ... chronic liver disease ... production of clotting ... Hepatic #Hepatology #Laboratory ... #Diagnosis #Testing
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... ophthalmopathy → Graves' Disease ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
Von Willebrand disease ... • Acute DIC ABNORMAL ... PT/ABNORMAL PTT ... causes are liver function ... fibrinogen levels, and testing
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... decision for repeat testing ... alcohol-related liver disease ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Ischemic heart disease ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... : - Known CV disease