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Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
 •
Causes of Hypoxemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease (Asthma, COPD ... • Atelectasis Central ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... pneumonia • Water: pulmonary ... pneumothorax, COPD ... encephalopathy, central ... #rapid #pulmonary
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
obstruction • COPD ... alkalosis drive • Hypoxemia ... Vomiting D - Diarrhea ... acidbase #workup #algorithm ... respiratory #bloodgas #interpretation
Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
 • Idiopathic
 • Associated with:
Causes of Pulmonary ... Pulmonary Arterial ... Disease and/or Hypoxemia ... : • COPD • Interstitial ... #Causes
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
acidosis: - Diarrhea ... , pain, fever, hypoxia ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... with associated hypoxia ... lung disease (COPD
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... rx first and dx second ... some time, let’s see ... high - Chronic hypoxia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
Enteral Feed Formula ... Osmolar load can cause ... diarrhea ESRD ... start slow COPD ... Common Brands: Pulmocare