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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation ... Algorithm - BWH ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #differential #pulmonary
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone preference ... Sarcoidosis Lower zone preference ... - Aspiration - Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #ChestCT
More than 100 entities manifest as diffuse lung disease.
Fortunately only about 10 of these account for
also uncommon HRCT-presentations ... various literature references ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... SHITFACED #Mnemonic #HRCT
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... Random refers to no preference ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #NodularPattern
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... of HRCT involves ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest ... #Algorithm #ILD