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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation ... Algorithm - BWH ... #differential # ... pulmonary #function
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Ascites Albumin Gradient ... with (ie Portal Hypertension ... Serum #Albumin #Gradient ... #Interpretation ... #Differential #
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Portal Hypertension ... - Differential ... ) estimated by gradient ... HTN: ascites (SAAG ... hepatic synthetic function
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
: cell count + differential ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... suggests portal hypertensive ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Hypochloremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Muscle weakness • Hypotension ... transport, renal function ... gastrointestinal osmotic gradient