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Acid-Base Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acidemia (pH < 7.35)
 • Metabolic Acidosis (HCO3 < 24mmol/L) CO2
Acid-Base Disorders - Differential ... HCO3 < 24mmol/L) CO2 ... Respiratory Acidosis (pCO2 ... Respiratory Alkalosis (pCO2 ... AcidBase #Disorders #Differential
Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Hyperpigmentation Differentials ... Use the Mnemonic ... merckmanuals Mnemonic ... slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics ... #5 #diagnosis #differential
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
A-a gradient = PAO2 ... - PaO2 A-a gradient ... (Patm - 47) - (PaCO2 ... Level) [150- (PaCO2 ... Hypoxia #hypoxemia #differential
PLACO Mnemonic - Approach to Acid-Base Disorders
P - Determine the pH
L - Labs: PCO2 & HCO3
A
PLACO Mnemonic - ... pH L - Labs: PCO2 ... diagnosis #nephrology #Mnemonic
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2 ... VC < 1 even if pCO2 ... or pH <7.35 and pCO2 ... RR or daytime pCO2 ... BiPAP #Algorithm #criticalcare
Acid Base Disorders Worksheet

Step 1: Gather the necessary data (Na+, CI-, HCO3-, PH, pCO2). Preferably, all
CI-, HCO3-, PH, pCO2 ... 3: Look at the pCO2 ... . 3a: If pCO2 ... diagnoses using the differentials ... Worksheet #diagnosis #differential
WETFLAG Mnemonic for Pediatric Resuscitation 

Weight 
Energy 
Tube 
Fluid 
Lorazepam 
Adrenaline 
Glucose 

Dr. Sam Birks @
WETFLAG Mnemonic ... BirksMD #WETFLAG #Mnemonic ... Resuscitation #CriticalCare
Difficult Airway Assessment - LEMON Mnemonic

 - Look Externally
 - Evaluate
 - Mallampati
 - Obstruction or
Assessment - LEMON Mnemonic ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... Airway #Evaluation #Mnemonic
A mnemonic / aide memoir to facilitate in the teaching / learning of >20 STEMI mimics.
A mnemonic / aide ... STEMI #mimics #mneomnic ... #differential #
DSI Checklist

#Management #CriticalCare #Airway #DelayedSequence #DSI #Intubation #Checklist #HEAVEN #Mnemonic
#Management #CriticalCare ... Checklist #HEAVEN #Mnemonic