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Flowchart to interpreting pleural fluid analysis using Light's criteria and based on the British Thoracic Society
criteria and based ... medical diagrams, tables ... pleuralfluid #analysis #interpretation ... #lights #criteria ... #algorithm #differential
Severity of Aortic Stenosis in Adults 
Current ACC/AHA guidelines recommend cut-off values for Doppler-echocardiographic measurements of
Severity of Aortic ... Doppler-echocardiographic measurements ... >50 mmHg (2) (Table ... and normal LV functions ... #Criteria #MeanGradient
Instructions for Proper Office Blood Pressure Measurement
Conditions
 • Quiet room with comfortable temperature.
 • Before measurements:
Blood Pressure Measurement ... • Before measurements ... Arm resting on table ... Lists of accurate ... Interpretation
Combination of diagnostic criteria used to assess the severity of tricuspid regurgitation (TR). This figure lists
of diagnostic criteria ... to assess the severity ... This figure lists ... al.60 In this algorithm ... cava; and RA, right
Aortic Stenosis Grading on echocardiography
The cut-offs for grading can be found in table 1. Discrepancies are
can be found in table ... : - incorrect measurements ... Classification #Severity ... #Criteria #MeanGradient
Echocardiography
Right ventricular function can be assessed using several methods and echocardiography is generally the first‐line tool
Echocardiography Right ... ventricular function ... RVDysfunction #Measurements ... #Criteria
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 ... Reversibility, grade Severity ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
Catheterization – Use and Interpretation ... mixed, hemodynamic measurements ... wedge pressure) -right ... #Differential #Table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... status - Able ... Mets = Climbing a flight ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm