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diagnosis algorithm differential hematology ascites gastroenterology hepatology workup albumin aptt asthma chest complications copd elevated function gradient inr interpretation management
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm Restrictive Lung Disease: • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders • Interstitial
Function Testing (PFT ... Lung Disease Obstructive ... Function #Testing #PFT ... #PFTs #Interpretation
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) SAAG ≥ 1.1: • Cirrhosis • Portal
Albumin Gradient (SAAG ... ) SAAG ≥ 1.1: ... tamponade • IVC obstruction ... budd-chiari SAAG ... Albumin #Gradient #SAAG
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm • Perform paracentesis: • Cell count and diff • Total
• Calculate SAAG
Approach to Elevated aPTT / PT - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm aPTT: Intrinsic / Final PT: Extrinsic / Final By
Elevated aPTT / PT ... Intrinsic / Final PT ... Elevated #aPTT #PT
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
antiglobulin test, PT ... hemosiderin • PT
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm • 12-13 g/dL, • ANC < 1800/uL, • platelet < 150,000/uL Initial
iron studies, PT
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm History and Exam Acute life-threatening causes: • Acute myocardial infarction •
, LET, lipase, PT
Stoma Indications, Output and Complications Stoma Types: • End ileostomy • Loop ileostomy • End colostomy •
digestion • Bowel obstruction
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