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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation ... Algorithm - ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential # ... pulmonary #function
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural Effusion ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome • Protein-losing ... #Pulmonary #Diagnosis
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Test (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... (diffusion defect ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Diagnosis: Causes ... acetaminophen dosing ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Summary
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
simply a clinical diagnosis ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... with presence of pulmonary ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
reservoir bag moving ... rate, rhythm, perfusion ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Airway #Pressure #Differential ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis