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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.
Differentials? ... Values • pH: ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... or restrictive lung ... disease (COPD, OSA, Asthma
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome, Congestion/CHF ... CA, small cell lung ... - If both are normal ... Tests of synthetic function
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
hemodynamics and cardiac function ... is vital while lab ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

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