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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Algorithm • Normal ... Hypertension, Anemia ... Neuromuscular Disorders ... Non-Emphysematous COPD ... Emphysematous COPD
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... tachycardia, dyspnea, cold ... CARDIOGENIC (Cold ... OBSTRUCTIVE (Cold ... diagnosis #management #cold
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... tachycardia, dyspnea, cold ... beriberi CARDIOGENIC (Cold ... ring OBSTRUCTIVE (Cold ... cardiomyopathy HYPOVOLEMIC (Cold
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Algorithm Restrictive ... neuromuscular disorders ... Emphysematous COPD ... Non-emphysematous COPD ... #asthma #COPD
Pulmonary Hypertension Groups - WHO Classification
Group I - Vascular remodeling of pulmonary arteries
 • Idiopathic, HIV,
connective tissue disorders ... hypoxemia • COPD ... chronic hemolytic anemia ... , thyroid disorders ... , sickle cell anemia
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Agglutination - Cold ... Consider RBC membrane disorder ... ARUPLabs #Hemolytic #Anemia
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... Diseases Nail Fold ... Iron deficiency anemia ... growth (e.g.. shock ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
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neuropathies - Spinal cord ... injuries Skin Disorders ... Carcinomatosis - Uremia ... Multi-system trauma - Shock
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... - Blood Gas Interpretation ... Renal failure (uremia ... lung disease (COPD ... #AcidBase #disorders
Oral / Mouth Lesions and Ulcers (Adult & Elderly) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Teeth
 • GERD (Dissolves
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Canker Sore • Cold ... Sore • Anemia ... Lichen Planus • Anemia ... #Oral #Mouth #Disorders