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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 ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential #pulmonary
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Function #Testing #PFT ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CPAP - Continuous ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... neuromuscular dz) • Pt ... status • Won't Work ... #criticalcare #management
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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and Workup Algorithm ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... embolism • Cardiac ... , LET, lipase, PT ... #Algorithm #workup
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Test (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... Function #Test #PFT ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Right Heart Catheterization Cheat Sheet: Interpretation of Pressures and Waveforms 
Direct measurements
 ● Central venous pressure
Catheterization Cheat Sheet: Interpretation ... -120 d/s/cm5) (PVR ... ventricular stroke work ... ventricular stroke work ... #Diagnosis #RightHeartCatheterization