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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... AlgorithmNormal ... • Interstitial Lung ... Disease • Asthma ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Values • pH: ... or restrictive lung ... disease (COPD, OSA, Asthma ... bloodgas #Acid #Base
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
be determined based ... include Crackles/Rales ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... is vital while lab ... #differential #algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... Determine if any labs ... unless prior heart/lung