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Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops
What's in a Blood Gas? VBG vs ABG

BOTTOM LINE: VBG is less painful, more easily obtained
#EBM #Diagnosis ... #ABG #VBG #Differences
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
symptoms, and spirometry ... Overlap #FirstLine #Differences
SALT-ED Trial - Balanced Crystalloids versus Saline in Noncritically Ill Adults

N Engl J Med 2018; 378:819-828
, there was no difference ... VisualAbstract #EBM
AKIKI Trial - Visual Abstract
Which is the better time for Initiation Strategies for Renal Replacement Therapy
no significant difference ... VisualAbstract #Nephrology #EBM
IDEAL-ICUTrial - Visual Abstract
Is there an ideal time to start Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) in patients
no significant difference ... VisualAbstract #Nephrology #EBM
Asthma management- what is the evidence? 

MDI vs. Nebulization of Beta agonist 
 - Has been
Dexamethasone - No differences ... asthma #management #ebm
Likelihood Ratios of Clinical Features Ruling In Deep Vein Thrombosis
Malignant disease	2.71
History of deep vein thrombosis	2.25
Recent immobilization	1.98
Difference
immobilization 1.98 Difference ... Obesity 0.85 - EB
Balanced Crystalloids vs. NormalSaline - My infographic about SALT-ED and SMART trial comparing crystalloids and saline
Adults - No difference ... VisualAbstract #LR #EBM