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Pulmonary Function Testing: Flow Volume Loop Patterns
 • Variable extra-thoracic obstruction - truncated or flattened inspiratory
Pulmonary Function ... Testing: Flow Volume ... Loop Patterns ... and persevered FEV1 ... nickmmark #FlowVolume
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... differential #pulmonary #function ... #testing
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
of the type and pattern ... symptoms, and spirometry ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... Diagnostics and Testing ... Distension #Bloating #Management
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... the outpatient setting ... assessment test; FEV1 ... COPD #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Pulmonary
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm STEMI ... onset, severe, tearing ... up, Pericardial friction ... #Algorithm #differential
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... decision for repeat testing ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
ultrasound) • Muscle function ... kg BW) and meal pattern ... (avoiding long fasting ... muscle mass and function ... Cirrhosis #diet #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... medical and surgical management
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6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
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CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
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Cardiogenic shock
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Septic shock
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Cardiac Tamponade
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» HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS ... /EDV Ejection Fraction ... CI/BVI Blood Flow ... physiologic) FVC FEV1 ... Capacity >3.0 L FEV1