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Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Hypoxemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypoxemia #Hypoxia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #pulmonary #Aa
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Intracardiac, Pulmonary ... V/Q Mismatch: Pulmonary ... UnremarkableLab #AA ... #arterial #pulmonary ... Hypoxia #hypoxemia #differential
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Ascites Albumin Gradient ... Scott Matherly @liverprof ... Serum #Albumin #Gradient ... Interpretation #Differential ... #Analysis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) 

HPS-differential diagnosis:
1. Pulmonary vasculature
2. Diseases of the lung parenchyma
3. Pleura and diaphragm

HPS-diagnosis:
1. Patients
(HPS) HPS-differential ... Pulmonary vasculature ... Alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient ... vasodilatation HPS-severity ... HPS #hepatology #pulmonary
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Pleural Effusion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Peritoneal dialysis ... Malignancy • Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... Peribronchial pulmonary ... Noisy #Breathing #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #pulmonary
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
time = increased Aa ... gradient • Intrapulmonary ... portal HTN • Aa ... gradient ≥15 mmHg ... of HPS and the severity