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Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
blood cells in the lung ... : The shift of fluid ... of the spiral arteries ... edema can be caused ... #edema #causes
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Hypoventilation: CNS of Respiratory ... Wall Elasticity (flail ... Edema, Atelectasis ... , Obstructive Lung ... Gradient #alveolar #arterial
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Acute Respiratory ... edema must be present ... <300mmHg with a ... ● Conservative fluid-management ... Syndrome #ARDS #Summary
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Causes include: ... Physical/Labs: • A ... Normal or negative fluid ... Etiology: • Acute respiratory ... Transfusion-related acute lung
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Testing - OnePager Summary ... Arterial Line: ... Pulmonary Artery ... cardiac output causes ... • PULMONARY A
Empyema Necessitans (EN) on Chest POCUS

Pulmonary teaching case: you are called to the bedside of a
Chest POCUS Pulmonary ... teaching case: ... Chest #clinical #video ... #respiratory #Chest ... #Lung
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Bronchiectasis - Summary ... presence of air-fluid ... in the adjacent lung ... CT) • Broncho-arterial ... Immunoglobulins (Ig M, A,
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management Summary ... parenchyma by a ... • Most common cause ... decubitus - air fluid ... #Abscess #pulmonary
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
syndrome, intestinal bacterial ... M Methanol A ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... or restrictive lung ... Interpretation #Diagnosis #Summary
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
for Three Common Causes ... , traction for long ... resuscitation fluid ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... edema