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Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
A-a gradient = PAO2 ... : Atelectasis, ARDS ... Obstructive Lung Disease ... , Interstitial Disease ... Interstitial Lung Disease
PROSEVA definition of ARDS
Thus, the PROSEVA trial essentially modifies the Berlin definition of ARDS, with the
definition of ARDS ... definition of ARDS ... requires that the PaO2 ... FiO2 ratio remain stable ... #CriticalCare #ARDS
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
ARDSnet low-PEEP table ... 5 cmH20 in non-ARDS ... and non-ARDS) ... > 7.25 in non-ARDS ... minimal to keep PaO2
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Distress Syndrome – ARDS ... on CT or CXR ● PaO2 ... there is no clear cause ... the underlying cause ... days after dx of ARDS
Radiographic appearances of pulmonary diseases in HIV/AIDS Patients
 • Diffuse Interstitial Infiltrates: Pneumocystis jirovecii, M.tuberculosis, Histoplasma
appearances of pulmonary diseases ... in HIV/AIDS Patients ... Pulmonary edema; ARDS ... , Metastatic disease ... complex • Nodular/Masses
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
• Sub-Valvular Disease ... Coronary Artery Disease ... • Stable Angina ... Pneumonia • ARDS ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
Tremor of Wilson's Disease ... near arm tremor caused ... abduction of the arms ... Tremor #Wilsons #Disease ... #clinical #video
Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
Tremor of Wilson's Disease ... near arm tremor caused ... abduction of the arms ... Tremor #Wilsons #Disease ... #clinical #video
Pemberton's Sign caused by a Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter

Elevating the arms causes the previously flat neck veins
Pemberton's Sign caused ... Elevating the arms ... causes the previously ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
7.35-7.45 • PaCO2 ... 35-45 mmHg • PaO2 ... Metabolic: pH pCO2 ... Acetazolamide Causes ... restrictive lung disease