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Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
(scheduled on day ... supplementation (5-10 mg/day ... management #treatment #rheumatology ... #hematology
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Limited - CREST:
 • Calcinosis
 • Raynaud phenomenon
 • Esophageal dysmotility
 • Sclerodactyly
 •
65%, Can involve DIP ... signs #symptoms #rheumatology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
marrow disease - DIC ... Coagulation Defects: • DIC ... Purpura Fulminans (DIC ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology ... #rheumatology #
Causes of Arterial and Venous Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STRUCTURAL:
 - PFO: paradoxical emboli
 - Popliteal
intravascular coagulation (DIC ... MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC ... Diagnosis #clots #hematology
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
MCP and PIP Involvement, Spares DIP, Carpal Tunnel, Sicca Syndrome, Epi/Scleritis, Heart Disease, Rheumatoid
Involvement, Spares DIP ... RA #diagnosis #rheumatology
Homemade Incentive Spirometer
Materials:
 - Water Bottle
 - Ziplock bag 
 - Tape
 - Water

by Dr. Rivero
Homemade Incentive Spirometer ... Soto #Incentive #Spirometer ... #DIY #homemade
Peripheral Blood Smear Analysis
Hypochromia
Megaloblastic Anemia
Schistocytes: Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (e.g. DIC, TTP, HUS)
Microspherocytes: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Sickled red
DIC, TTP, HUS) ... Smear #Analysis #hematology
Renal involvement in 35% of mixed cryoglobulinemia vasculitis 
Associated with : 
 • Absence of skin
proteinuria - 3.5 g/day ... (%) • > 3g / day ... Vasculitis #Management #Rheumatology