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GOLD2017 - The refined ABCD assessment tool. FEV1: forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC: forced vital
volume in 1 s; FVC ... Initiative for Chronic ... Council; CAT: COPD ... GOLD2017 #Staging #Grading ... #Classification
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
Chronic Obstructive ... Classification ... post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ... determine GOLD Grade ... @PulmPEEPs #Chronic
Internal Hemorrhoids - Classification
Grade l: 
 • 1st-degree or primary hemorrhoids - normal or near-normal
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Hemorrhoids - Classification ... IV: • 4th-degree ... reduced manually • Chronic ... #Hemorrhoids #Classification ... #grading #grades
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Classification of ... MVC, cyclist) ... - APC Grade 1 - ... PelvicRing #Fractures #Classification ... #Grades #Grading
Causes of Chronic Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Abnormal Chest X-Ray:
 • Chronic Infection (Eg. Fungal, Tuberculosis)
Causes of Chronic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease (FEV1/FVC ... • Asthma • COPD ... #Causes #PrimaryCare
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
neuropsychiatric symptoms • Caused ... rule out other causes ... supplementation, IV ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #Classification
Transient Monocular Vision loss - Differential Diagnosis
Ischemia	
 - Large artery disease (atherothrombosis, embolus, dissection).
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Associated with chronic ... “whiting” or “graying ... Caused by decreased ... tumor, trauma, Graves ... Ocular causes -
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acute or chronic ... glycol (present in IV ... tubular acidosis/Chronic ... GBS, Myasthenia gravis ... lung disease (COPD
Grading System for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
 • Grade 0 - Asymptomatic - Radiographic superior vena
Grading System for ... Cava Syndrome • Grade ... visual disturbances caused ... VenaCava #Syndrome #SVC ... #diagnosis #grading
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
Manifestations Causes ... rice/processed grains ... - Chronic alcoholism ... lactate decrease PVR ... Korsakoff Syndrome - Chronic