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Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
zero WAVEFORM PATTERNS ... surface - Pattern ... indicate: - Shock ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #patterns #diagnosis
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Tests - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... dz Cholestatic Pattern
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
monitor cardiac & pulmonary ... Specific capnograph patterns ... bronchospasm, airway obstruction ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #waveforms #patterns
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
ventilated alveoli Ill ... Uses • Can show obstructive ... Capnography #Capnogram #Patterns ... #Waveform #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... structured approach to interpretation ... the dominant HR-pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #ILD
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... extrahepatic biliary obstruction ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
On the left a smoker with RB-ILD with subtle HRCT-findings.
The dominant pattern is ground glass opacification.
Additional
The dominant pattern ... there is a broad differential ... mandatory for the interpretion ... probably would be pulmonary ... would expect more pulmonary
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... presentations - ILD ... Disease #DCLD #pulmonary ... #differential
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6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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1
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Septic shock
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Cardiac Tamponade
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» HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS ... SVR Hypovolemic shock ... ↑ Cardiogenic shock ... 1 ↑ Septic shock ... ↑ ↑ Airways Obstruction