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Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
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Causes of Hypoxemia ... Disease (Asthma, COPD ... • Interstitial lung ... Weakness • Pleural Abnormalities ... • Chest Wall Abnormalities
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
Abnormalities in ... consider infarction, hypoxia ... bronchitis, and COPD ... Breathing #Patterns #Pulmonary ... #Abnormalities