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Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Hypoxemia Differential ... Shunt: Cardiac, Vascular ... MatthewHoMD #Hypoxemia ... #Hypoxia #Differential ... #pulmonary #Aa
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
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Causes of Hypoxemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Asthma, COPD) • Vascular ... Abnormalities #Hypoxemia ... #Hypoxia #Differential
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia ... Rapid Response Management ... Algorithm Stridor ... Sophia_Hayes_MD #Hypoxemia ... #Hypoxia #differential
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Acquired Causes: • Hypoxia-driven ... : Cardiac/pulmonary ... altitude habitat • Hypoxia-independent ... #hematology
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
disruption of vascular ... commonly renal and pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Rash #Petechiae ... #Differential #
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
cellular and tissue hypoxia ... vascular → RV failure ... from massive pulmonary ... types #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential