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Forced vital capacity (FVC) curves comparing normal, obstructive, and restrictive disorders. Curves are as they appear
Forced vital capacity ... commonly available spirometers ... #Diagnosis #Pulmonary ... #Spirometry #FVC ... Forced #Vital #Capacity
Simple flowchart guide to interpreting spirometry results.

#pfts #spirometry #algorithm #diagnosis #pulmonary
to interpreting spirometry ... #pfts #spirometry ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #pulmonary
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #differential ... #pulmonary #function
Hoover's sign on Physical Exam
Paradoxical retraction of the lower intercostal spaces on inspiration
Pulmonary hyperinflation → flattening
Hoover's sign on ... on inspiration Pulmonary ... downward displacement capacity ... #PhysicalExam # ... #Respiratory #pulmonary
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm by A-a ... • ↓Diffusion Capacity ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #pulmonary
Clinical Examination of the Respiratory System

#Respiratory #PhysicalExam #Pulmonary #Diagnosis #Signs #Assessment #Examination
#Respiratory #PhysicalExam ... #Pulmonary #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Assessment
Diagnostic Algorithm for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism

Well's Criteria for PE
 • Clinical Signs and Symptoms of DVT
Diagnostic Algorithm ... for Suspected Pulmonary ... PE • Clinical Signs ... • Alternative diagnosis ... #Algorithm #WellsCriteria
Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Algorithm
Outward Wave / Peak
 • With Every Beat
Pressure (JVP) Algorithm ... Fusion of Lancisi Sign ... Venous #Pressure #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #physicalexam
Diagnostic approach to acute exacerbation in interstitial lung disease.  Abbreviation: ILD, interstitial lung disease; GGO,
Diagnostic approach ... , ground glass opacity ... #Algorithm #Acute ... Lung #Disease #Diagnosis ... #Pulmonary
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
Hypertension Presence of pulmonary ... RVSP) - Estimates pulmonary ... m/s • Other signs ... atrial pressure, Pulmonary ... class, exercise capacity