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Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Intracardiac, Pulmonary ... V/Q Mismatch: Pulmonary ... , Atelectasis, Pulmonary ... Embolism, Obstructive Lung ... , Interstitial Lung
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
monitor cardiac & pulmonary ... • PvCO2 - Mixed ... venous CO2 • ... intubation, single lung ... patterns #diagnosis #pulmonary
Pediatric Pneumonia on POCUS

Nothing as satisfying as when the normal lung gives way to pneumonia. 

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Pediatric Pneumonia ... when the normal lung ... AirBronchograms #Pediatrics ... Peds #Clinical #Lung ... #Pulmonary #ShredSign
Pediatric Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stridor:
 • Croup
 • Foreign Body
 • Tracheitis
 • Epiglottitis
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Pediatric Dyspnea ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Congestive Heart Failure ... Ketoacidosis • Pulmonary ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... with suspected pulmonary ... ; CLD, chronic lung ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Workup #Algorithm
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure ... HYPOVENTILATION • Rising PaCO2 ... : Interstitial lung ... bypassing the lungs ... #Respiratory #Failure
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
used to treat pulmonary ... cardiovascular failure ... cardiopulmonary failure ... (pulmonary support ... flow determines PCO2
Hemoptysis Differential Diagnosis Framework
Cardiovascular: Pulmonary embolism, Heart failure, Vasculitis, Valvular disease, Arteriovenous malformation
Pulmonary - Airway: Bronchitis,
Cardiovascular: Pulmonary ... embolism, Heart failure ... Parenchyma: Pneumonia, Lung ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm ... #pulmonary
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
data regarding pulmonary ... Assessing for CO2 ... the heart to the lung ... output state - Pulmonary ... patterns #diagnosis #pulmonary
Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Causes of Pediatric ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormal: • Pulmonary ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Pulmonary