4 results
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Ventilation ... Hypoventilation • Obesity ... #Hypoxia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Respiratory Center, Obesity ... PiO2: Extreme Elevation ... • Diffusion Defect ... arterial #pulmonary #Hypoxia ... #hypoxemia #differential
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polyphagia • High-Fat Diet ... Hormones • Tube Feeding ... #Differential #
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Liver Injury - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Half-life: 1 week • Direct ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding ... #diagnosis #algorithm