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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function Tests ... Interpretation Algorithm ... • Normal • ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #diagnosis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... deviation: Not reversed ... flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... neurology #comatose #diagnosis
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Newer Syphilis Reverse ... Algorithm The ... trep antibody) Reflex ... #Syphilis #Reverse ... #Diagnosis
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Unknown Origin (FUO ... Refer to your ‘Fever ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... UnknownOrigin #workup #diagnosis
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Tests - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... AST > ALP): • Severe ... Transaminitis #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... deficiency - Abnormal ... Fecal occult blood test ... #Algorithm #Causes
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... Unknown Origin (FUO ... , interferon-y release ... • Additional tests ... Origin #Workup #diagnosis