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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #Testing #PFT # ... #asthma #COPD
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Lung Disease • Asthma ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation ... Algorithm - ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... differential #pulmonary #function ... #testing
Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
of circulatory function ... appearance) • Asthma ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... Capnography #Waveforms #Interpretation
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
cascade and platelet function ... nickmmark #TEG #Thromboelastogram ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare ... #Hematology #Interpretation
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... onset, severe, tearing ... up, Pericardial friction ... Dyspnea, H/O COPD, asthma ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
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
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
prevents speech & eating ... Attempt to pass suction ... Attempt to pass suction ... Insert finger into stoma ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare