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External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
ICP WAVEFORM INTERPRETATION ... SHORT-TERM PATTERNS ... - Trimodal pattern ... ICP - A trimodal pattern ... three discreet patterns
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
C02 (PECO2) • Abnormal ... PATTERNS: • BRONCHOSPASM ... surface - Pattern ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #patterns #diagnosis
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
monitor cardiac & pulmonary ... The Capnograph waveform ... Specific capnograph patterns ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #waveforms #patterns
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
ventilated alveoli Ill ... with "shark fin" waveform ... Capnography #Capnogram #Patterns ... #Waveform #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Tests - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... dz Cholestatic Pattern
Platelet disorders and Aggregometry
Glanzmann Thrombasthenia
 • Defective aggregation to all agonists except ristocetin
 • Normal platelet,
similar aggregation pattern ... cytometry — GP Ilb ... agonists • This pattern ... 1 or Type 3) — differentiate ... considered first-line testing
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Variability & Decelerations - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Minimal/Absent Variability
Intrapartum Abnormal ... Decelerations - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... > 25 bpm): • Mild ... hypoxia Sinusoidal Pattern
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... structured approach to interpretation ... the dominant HR-pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #ILD
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... decision for repeat testing ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
smooth cysts with normal ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... presentations - ILD ... Disease #DCLD #pulmonary ... #differential