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Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
Central distribution ... and cardiogenic pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential #Table ... #Distribution #Central
Right Heart Catheterization Cheat Sheet: Interpretation of Pressures and Waveforms 
Direct measurements
 ● Central venous pressure
measurements ● Central ... pressures (RA, RV) ● Pulmonary ... pressure (PAp) ● Pulmonary ... – CVP]/CO) ● Pulmonary ... x 13.4 x Hb x SaO2
Clues to Differential Diagnosis of Central Cyanosis: Onset of cyanosis, Clubbing, Secondary erythrocytosis, Auscultation, X-ray, Echocardiography,
Differential Diagnosis of Central ... heart defect - Pulmonary ... diseases - Pulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Central ... Cardiology #Causes #Table
Differentiating Features Between Central and Peripheral Cyanosis

Mechanism - Arterial destauration
Sites - Skin, mucous membrane of oral
Features Between Central ... Oxygen therapy - Pulmonary ... Arterial blood gas - pO2 ... Arterial blood gas - pO2 ... #Cyanosis #Central
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... returns - Control ... with caution in pulmonary ... with caution in pulmonary ... underlying cause #Stable
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2 ... Asthma: • Volume control ... #CriticalCare #pulmonary
Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
Pulmonary Arterial ... Interpretation: -Pulmonary ... pressure (ie, pulmonary ... oxyhemoglobin saturation (SvO2 ... #Differential #Table
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Volume Assist/Control ... This is a good general-purpose ... wean to maintain SpO2 ... #criticalcare #pulmonary
Differential diagnosis of Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis. 
On the left multiple diseases showing septal thickening:
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular
Cardiogenic pulmonary ... thickening of the central ... Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Clinical #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Central Venous Line ... : • Central Venous ... Pulmonary Artery ... • PULMONARY A ... venous blood to the central