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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Distress Syndrome ... leading to increased pulmonary ... consistent with pulmonary ... there is no clear cause ... #CriticalCare
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid ... pulmonary edema ... Kidney stones caused ... specific bleeding disorders
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Acute or chronic ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Ketoacidosis (starvation, diabetic ... Classically” noted with pulmonary
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... consequence of fatty acid ... of re-feeding syndrome ... • Diabetic ketoacidosis ... differential #diagnosis #management
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
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• Turner syndrome ... insufficiency • Diabetes ... • Autoimmune disorders ... Hypoxemia • Pulmonary ... • Folic acid
Causes of a low fecal elastase
Abnormal pancreatic imaging:
Chronic pancreatitis, Pancreatic tumours including cystic disease, Pancreatic resection,
Pancreatic atrophy, Acute ... Coeliac disease, Diabetes ... mellitus, Bile acid ... Irritable bowel syndrome ... Rheumatological disorders
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... differential #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare