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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation ... Algorithm - ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... differential #pulmonary #function ... #testing
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
Post-Intubation Package Checklist
Quick Checklist
	Waveform Capnography
	Secure the Tube Well
	Confirm Lung Protective Vent Settings
	Achieve Adequate Analgesia and Sedation
	Raise
Post-Intubation ... Package Checklist ... Quick Checklist ... Place In-Line Suction ... #CriticalCare #
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... to your airway checklist ... two aspects of post-intubation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Intubation #Airway #Checklist
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
and Disposition Checklist ... Daily Checklist ... regadenoson stress testinga ... home for safety/function ... #Disposition #Checklist
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation Checklist ... if uncertain POST ... at least 10 min post ... #intubation #checklist ... #criticalcare #
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
cascade and platelet function ... nickmmark #TEG #Thromboelastogram ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare ... #Hematology #Interpretation
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... potassium level - Most ... depend on renal function ... depend on renal function ... Hypokalemia #Management #CriticalCare
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Checklist Head ... and on correct suction ... Infusion lines not resting ... Proning #Nursing #Checklist ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... test (2 hours post ... other pituitary functions ... #Algorithm #diagnosis