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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Emphysematous COPD ... Non-emphysematous COPD ... #Testing #PFT # ... diagnosis #asthma #COPD
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Interpretation Algorithm ... • Interstitial Lung ... Non-Emphysematous COPD ... Emphysematous COPD
Lung Ultrasound in COVID 19 symptoms and a history of COPD

FAMUS @FAMUSultrasound

#Lung #Ultrasound #COVID19 #POCUS #COPD
Lung Ultrasound ... and a history of COPD ... FAMUSultrasound #Lung ... Ultrasound #COVID19 #POCUS ... #COPD #Algorithm
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... About CPPD When ... disease states Pathophysiology ... pain, loss of function ... Synovial Fluid Testing
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... pulmonary disease (COPD ... the outpatient setting ... squared; CAT, COPD ... #COPD #Treatment
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Interpretation Steps ... = Alkalemia Step ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... or restrictive lung ... disease (COPD,
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... onset, severe, tearing ... up, Pericardial friction ... , Dyspnea, H/O COPD ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
Deposition Disease (CPPD ... ) Pathophysiology ... Asymptomatic CPPD ... pain, loss of function ... ≥2 attacks • Long-term
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
obstruction • COPD ... in the adjacent lung ... of the affected lung ... ) • Pulmonary function ... the airway • Treating
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology ... impacts respiratory function ... phosphorus is seen in COPD ... renal phosphorus wasting ... patients with COPD