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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Algorithm - ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential # ... pulmonary #function ... #testing
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Amenorrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Challenge • Functional ... • Weight Loss, Eating ... endocrinology #causes
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
Diagnostic and Management ... Algorithm CONSIDER ... LIFE THREATENING CAUSES ... insulin, dextrose, dialysis ... #Differential
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... arrhythmias and paralysis ... from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... #differential #
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Amenorrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... (e.g. eating disorder ... #Causes #OBGyn
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm STEMI ... onset, severe, tearing ... up, Pericardial friction ... #Algorithm #differential
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary ... Amenorrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... estrogen: • Functional ... (e.g. eating disorder
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased intake (rare cause in isolation)
GI loss - Urine loss
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vomiting • NG suction ... Hypokalemia #Nephrology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypokalemia
Transcellular Shifts:
 - Alkalosis, Increased plasma insulin (treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis), ß-Adrenergic agonists, Hypokalemic
Causes of Hypokalemia ... hypomagnesemia), Eating ... , nasogastric suction ... #Hypokalemia #Causes ... #differential #
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
develop in the setting ... over-diuresis, dialysis ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification