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Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Ketoacidosis (starvation, diabetic ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... #AcidBase #disorders
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... of re-feeding syndrome ... • Diabetic ketoacidosis ... (DKA) - caused ... differential #diagnosis #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... Kidney stones caused ... specific bleeding disorders ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... a gas exchange disorder ... lung disease Caused ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... hepatopulmonary #syndrome
Causes of Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Malignancy 
 - Tumor effect* (esp. Gl, lung, lymphoma)
Depression, Eating disorders ... : Uncontrolled diabetes ... Disease Other: Food ... cachexia"), COPD ("pulmonary ... cachexia") Medications
IDSA - Approach to Treating a Patient With Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
When to consider a trial of
a Patient With Diabetic ... destruction has not caused ... Persistent sepsis syndrome ... renal failure) #Diabetic ... #nonoperative #management