5 results
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... by A-a Gradient ... Alveolar • V/Q Mismatch ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #pulmonary #Aa
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Approach to the A-a Gradient ... A-a gradient = ... A-a Gradient ≤ ... and more • V/Q Mismatch ... UnremarkableLab #AA
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) Diagnosis Algorithm
Bubble echo is the first piece of the puzzle. The nail on
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS ... ) Diagnosis Algorithm ... the dx is an A-a gradient ... Hepatopulmonary #Syndrome #HPS ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
Mismatch? ... time = increased Aa ... gradient • Intrapulmonary ... portal HTN • Aa ... gradient ≥15 mmHg
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
not specific to HPS ... Hypoxemia - V/Q mismatch ... detects severe HPS ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient ... resolution of HPS