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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Interpretation Algorithm ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #differential ... #pulmonary #function
Mediastinal Widening - Differential Diagnosis

 ā€¢ Vascular: Aortic dissection, Aortic anourysm, Enlarged pulmonary arteries, Venous or
Mediastinal Widening - Differential ... ex: duplicated SVC ... ) ā€¢ Pulmonary: ... Middle mediastinal, Posterior ... Mediastinal #Widening #Differential
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 ā€¢ Cardio-pulmonary disease
Sensory Changes - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness ā€¢ Cardio-pulmonary ... Neuromuscular Junction ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Urinary Tract Obstruction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Upper Tract - Bladder NOT distended on ultrasound,
Obstruction - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ureteropelvic junction ... stricture ā€¢ Posterior ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 ā€¢ (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Lung Disease - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Impaired cardiac function ... leaking out of pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... Subglottic): ā€¢ Functional ... Noisy #Breathing #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #pulmonary
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 ā€¢ Diplopia is almost always binocular.
 ā€¢
Double Vision - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dislocation ā€¢ Functional ... Cranial Nerve IV ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... Limb ischemia Pulmonary ... up, Pericardial friction ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm ... #differential
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Severity, #Pulmonary ... #Function #Test ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... glycol (present in IV ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Classicallyā€¯ noted with pulmonary ... Base #Gas #VBG #differential