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Pediatric Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stridor:
 • Croup
 • Foreign Body
 • Tracheitis
 • Epiglottitis
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Pediatric Dyspnea ... - Differential ... Body • Pleural Effusion ... Ketoacidosis • Pulmonary ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
Light's Criteria

Medical Nugget on Light's Criteria for diagnosis of Exudative Pleural Effusion in adults and children.
Exudative Pleural Effusion ... InternalMedicine #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis #Effusion ... LightsCriteria #MedNugget #differential ... #ddxof #pulmonary
Acute Hypoxemia - Differential Diagnosis
 • Hyperacute: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Acute Hypoxemia - Differential ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... Process - Anatomic ... Hemorrhage • Impaired Diffusion ... Hypoxemia #hypoxia #Differential
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
the Newborn - Differential ... Only: • Poor Perfusion ... Total Anomalous Pulmonary ... Cyanosis #Newborn #Differential ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Left Shunt - Anatomic ... Intracardiac, Pulmonary ... Disease and more • Diffusion ... Defect: Pulmonary ... Hypoxia #hypoxemia #differential
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
either due to a diffusion-perfusion ... defect (Type 1) or anatomic ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... scanning or pulmonary
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
ventilation to perfusion ... • Lymphatics clear ... Pulmonary Diseases ... granulomatosis • Abnormal perfusion ... lung #diseases #differential
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... failure from massive pulmonary ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... diagnosis #management #criticalcare ... #differential
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... Aspiration - unable to clear ... initiate breath, Anatomic ... #indications #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... with presence of pulmonary ... Adequate perfusion ... #diagnosis #differential ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare