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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Carboxyhemoglobinemia • Chest ... Emphysematous COPD ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... Lung Disease: • Chest ... Testing #PFT #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
HRCT findings in OP
- Bilateral peripheral consolidations, sharply demarcated.
- Consolidations may be migratory.
- Lesions may show
restricted to areas ... carcinoma, the diagnosis ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest ... #COP #Cryptogenic ... Pneumonia #ILD #RadiologyAssistant
Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
Diagnostic approach ... evaluation - Chest ... C-reactive protein (CRP ... indicated (e.g. echocardiogram ... iBookCC #COVID19 #algorithm
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... #Algorithm #ILD ... #RadiologyAssistant
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
before performing echocardiogram ... purposes of this algorithm ... clinical and lab signs ... (CRP, ESR) of ongoing ... #Diagnosis #Peds
On the left two cases with chronic consolidation. 
There are patchy non-segmental consolidations in a subpleural
The final diagnosis ... will be other signs ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest ... #COP #Cryptogenic ... OrganizingPneumonia #RadiologyAssistant
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
) - Diagnosis and ... Management Pneumonia Signs ... • Pleuritic chest ... Uremia (blood urea ... #Diagnosis #Management
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... • CT chest ... Neuroimaging • Echocardiogram ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm ... Origin #Workup #diagnosis
In the images on your left you can appreciate again the spectrum of findings seen in
(dark bronchus sign ... The second (top ... excluding UIP as diagnosis ... Clinical #Radiology #CTChest ... NonspecificInterstitialPneumonia #ILD #RadiologyAssistant