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Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
ABG And BMP Normal ... acetaminophen dosing ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... embolism (with ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome • Protein-losing ... embolism • Collagen ... syndrome • Post-CABG
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
Increase fresh gas ... arterial blood gas ... o Circulatory embolus ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
As soon as ... reservoir bag and ... Hypovolaemia Hypo/hyperkalaemia ... Anaphylaxis (→ 3-1) Embolism ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Intraoperative  Bradycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Bradycardia in theatre should not be treated as
not be treated as ... • Check fresh gas ... Consider known drug causes ... myocardial infarction, hyperkalaemia ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... (Assess GFR), ±VBG ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
Increase fresh gas ... arterial blood gas ... o Circulatory embolism ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... #Management #Workup
Intraoperative Tachycardia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Tachycardia in theatre is often due to inadequate depth
Guidelines for Crises ... • Check fresh gas ... ); circulatory embolus ... , gas/fat/amniotic ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
derangements (hyperkalemia ... , hypercalcemia, ... Fluid Overload (pulmonary ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... RRT #managment #nephrology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... QRS complex Pulmonary ... Embolism: • T-wave ... "pinched off" as ... voltage Other Causes