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Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
Patterns of pulmonary ... comparison, a normal ... #Diagnosis #PFTs ... #Spirometry #FlowVolume ... #Loops #Patterns
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Loops - Common Patterns ... Normal B. ... Neuromuscular Weakness #Diagnosis ... #PFTs #Spirometry ... FlowVolume #Loops #Patterns
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
ICP WAVEFORM INTERPRETATION ... SHORT-TERM PATTERNS ... - Trimodal pattern ... ICP - A trimodal pattern ... three discreet patterns
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
and COPD The diagnosis ... of the type and pattern ... symptoms, and spirometry ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Bradycardia and Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Abnormal Variability:
Intrapartum Abnormal ... Fetal HR Tracing - Causes ... Algorithm Abnormal ... • Sinusoidal Pattern ... #Algorithm #Causes
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
C02 (PECO2) • Abnormal ... PATTERNS: • BRONCHOSPASM ... surface - Pattern ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #patterns #diagnosis
Arterial Lines & Waveforms
Arterial lines permit continuous invasive blood pressure measurement, frequent arterial blood sampling, and
Arterial Lines & Waveforms ... working properly • Normal ... PATTERNS • Pulsus ... intrathoracic pressure and causes ... arterial #artlines #diagnosis
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Variability & Decelerations - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Minimal/Absent Variability
Intrapartum Abnormal ... Fetal HR Tracing - Causes ... Algorithm Minimal ... hypoxia Sinusoidal Pattern ... #Algorithm #Causes
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Several of the diagnoses ... chest radiograph pattern ... defaulting to a normal ... interpretation. ... Most commonly caused