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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... the nodules are diffuse ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
monitor cardiac & pulmonary ... ventilation • Phase Ill ... Specific capnograph patterns ... interpretation #waveforms #patterns ... #diagnosis #pulmonary
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... Miliary TB: random ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... CTChest #Nodular #Pattern ... #NodularPattern
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
to look at the pattern ... more than one pattern ... called cryptogenic (COP ... The old name is ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
data regarding pulmonary ... plateau - ETCO2 ... zero WAVEFORM PATTERNS ... surface - Pattern ... interpretation #patterns
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
consolidation and GG pattern ... eosinophilia pneumonia, Pulmonary ... lymphoma, Diffuse ... #BOOP #pulmonary ... #ILD #diagnosis
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... presentations - ILD ... Disease #DCLD #pulmonary ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
the dominant HR-pattern ... perilymphatic or random ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #ILD #RadiologyAssistant