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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation ... Algorithm - BWH ... differential #pulmonary #function ... #testing
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #Testing #PFT # ... PFTs #Interpretation
Primary mass casualty incident triage:
The Amberg-Schwandorf Algorithm for Primary Triage (ASAV) [4]. I = red category, II = yellow category,
mass casualty incident ... Algorithm for Primary ... green category #Management ... #Incident #Algorithm ... #ASAV #Amberg #Protocol
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The SALT Mass Casualty Triage Approach
 - SALT stands for “Sort, Assess, Lifesaving interventions, and Treatment
Mass Casualty Triage ... #Management #Disaster ... #SALT #Triage # ... MassCasualty #Incident ... #Algorithm #Protocol
START is a rapid triage system for prioritizing disaster victims
Briefly, it is based around:
- Is the
START is a rapid triage ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #MassCasualty #Incident ... #Triage #Algorithm ... #Protocol
Mass Casualty Incident Triage Algorithm

Black Tag - No further treatment
Red Tag - Treat these patients first
Yellow
Mass Casualty Incident ... Triage Algorithm ... are treated #Management ... #MassCasualty #Triage ... #Algorithm #Protocol
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... disorders • Testing ... • Therapeutic trial ... diazepam • EMG testing ... valproate, vigabatrin, propofol
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
hypertension • Annual incidence ... and Signs: 50% pts ... • Classic triad ... tachycardia (don't trust triads ... resistance, impaired fasting
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... CARP, DECREASE V trials ... medical and surgical management