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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 ... (diffusion defect ... #Function #Test
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... - Rapid saline infusion ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... bloodgas #Acid #Base
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
be determined based ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... with presence of pulmonary ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Fluid Overload (pulmonary ... blood through the dialysis ... molecules via diffusion ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... #Therapy #RRT #managment
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
consider passing suction ... rate, rhythm, perfusion ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... twitter.com/AAGBI Quick Reference ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
difficulty breathing – paralysis ... fluid by rapid infusion ... drugs. ❺ If the case ... twitter.com/AAGBI Quick Reference ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Management of patients ... malignant pleural effusion ... #Algorithm #Effusion ... #Malignant #Management ... #Pleural #Pulmonary
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
consider passing suction ... rate, rhythm, perfusion ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... twitter.com/AAGBI Quick Reference ... Diagnosis #Workup #Management
Type L:
 - Low elastance. The nearly normal compliance indicates that the amount of gas in
ventilation-to-perfusion ... this stage, the pulmonary ... is due to the fraction ... Quantitative analysis ... Variations #Diagnosis #Management