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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 ... differential #pulmonary #function ... #testing
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... normal T4 +/- T3 ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #Testing #PFT # ... PFTs #Interpretation
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - ... Interpretation Algorithm ... FunctionTests #PFTs ... #Interpretation
Thyroid Function Pathway 

Hypothyroidism is a very common condition! Here's a repost of the pathway that
Thyroid Function ... Pathway Hypothyroidism ... is deficient in hypothyroidism ... stimulate more T4/T3 ... Thyroid #Pathway #Pathophysiology
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Challenge • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Challenge • Functional ... • Weight Loss, Eating
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 ... #Test #PFT #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Definitions Pathophysiology ... Malignancy • Hypothyroidism ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... Diagnostics and Testing
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism ... Heavy exercise, fasting ... and menses • Pathophysiology ... high fT4 or high T3 ... triggers, Treat hyperthyroidism
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... lung disease; LFT ... , liver function ... Hypertension #Workup #Algorithm