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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm Restrictive Lung Disease: • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Lung Disease Obstructive ... #Pulmonary #Function
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Transcellular Shift: • Alkalosis • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation • Erythropoiesis
GI losses (NG suction ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
hemosiderin, Hepatic function
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) SAAG ≥ 1.1: • Cirrhosis • Portal
tamponade • IVC obstruction
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive) • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
AIN #Algorithm #nephrology
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Table • Step 1: Correct for hyperglycemia. Corrected Na = [(glucose - 100)/
Diagnosis #Table #nephrology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST) • Balance loss • Eyes: vision
#differential #neurology
Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
head or neck with functional
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Red flags (PHANTOMS): • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema •
Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm 1) Check Urine Osmolality: > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Workup #Algorithm #nephrology
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