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External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform ... interpretation ... large strokes, obstructing ... ICP WAVEFORM INTERPRETATION ... #interpretation
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
• PETCO2 - End-tidal ... The Capnograph waveform ... bronchospasm, airway obstruction ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #waveforms #patterns
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital ... Uses • Can show obstructive ... with "shark fin" waveform ... Capnography #Capnogram #Patterns ... #Waveform #Interpretation
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
C02 (PECO2) • Abnormal ... pathophysiology CLINICAL ... peak, not end-tidal ... surface - Pattern ... #Capnography #interpretation
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... extrahepatic biliary obstruction ... #LFTs #Abnormal ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... of pregnancy, critical ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs ... #TSH #Interpretation
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
A/P w IV con: abnormal ... LFTs normal Diagnosed ... hydronephrosis POCUS interpretation ... and POCUS, with clinical ... POCUS #kidney #clinical