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Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Hypoxemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... V/Q Mismatch: ↓Ventilation ... #Hypoxia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
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Causes of Hypoxemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ventilation/perfusion ... #Hypoxia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
in more severe hypoxemia ... lung-protective ventilation ... for refractory hypoxemia ... #criticalcare #hypoxia ... #failure #algorithm
Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
Respiratory Support Algorithm ... the mechanical ventilation ... #criticalcare #hypoxia ... #failure #algorithm
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
Mechanical ventilation ... to the i-STAR Algorithm ... difficult mask ventilation ... • FiO2: avoid hyperoxia ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resuscitation Algorithm ... critical/refractory hypoxia ... maximal noninvasive ventilation ... Resuscitation #Algorithm
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Cardiac Arrest Algorithm ... Avoid excessive ventilation ... :2 compression-ventilation ... • Hypovolemia, Hypoxia ... cardiacarrest #Algorithm
Adult Cardiac Arrest - ACLS Circular Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least
ACLS Circular Algorithm ... Avoid excessive ventilation ... :2 compression-ventilation ... • Hypovolemia, Hypoxia ... cardiacarrest #Algorithm
Approach to ARDS - PseudoARDS

A diagnostic/therapeutic strategy for ARDS is suggested, based on the PROSEVA trial
stabilization on the ventilator ... persistent severe hypoxemia ... ARDS #PseudoARDS #Algorithm