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Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Interstitial lung ... Ventricular Septal Defect ... Atrial Septal Defect ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
: Interstitial lung ... defects) VENTILATION ... ventilation (V) in the lungs ... bypassing the lungs ... ventricular septal defects
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Hypoxemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... (↑Shunting), ↓Perfusion ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #pulmonary #Aa
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
absence of intrinsic lung ... upright position • Hypoxemia ... IPVDs Diagnostic Testing ... on radioactive lung ... or pulmonary angiography
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
- Workup and Management ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... (JVP, edema), Lung ... POCUS (B-lines, lung ... #Hypoxia #Workup
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... ; CLD, chronic lung ... #Hypertension #Workup ... #Algorithm
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... pneumonia • Water: pulmonary ... atelectasis • Lung ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm ... #rapid #pulmonary
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... MatthewHoMD #Pulmonary ... #Function #Testing
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Embolism, Obstructive Lung ... Disease and more • Diffusion ... Defect: Pulmonary ... , Interstitial Lung ... #Hypoxia #hypoxemia
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
the Ventilator - Algorithm ... Setting up for ... draining pleural effusions ... are happy lungs ... Weaning #Ventilator #Algorithm