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Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Hypoventilation: CNS of Respiratory ... Intracardiac, Pulmonary ... V/Q Mismatch: Pulmonary ... , Atelectasis, Pulmonary ... Diffusion Defect: Pulmonary
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6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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1
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Septic shock
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Cardiac Tamponade
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RV
→ ↓ → →↑ Pulmonary ... +2PDP)/3 Mean Pulmonary ... = 1.36 cmH20 PULMONARY ... min 400-600 mL Respiratory ... ratio Respiratory
Oxygen-Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve

Left Shift (↓ O2 unloading to tissue), Left = Lower:
 • ↓ H+ (↑
+ (↑ pH) • ↓ PCO2 ... + (Acid) • ↑ PCO2 ... pathophysiology #pulmonary ... #respiratory
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
different phases of respiratory ... data regarding pulmonary ... PHASE I - Inspiratory ... output state - Pulmonary ... patterns #diagnosis #pulmonary
Berlin Criteria for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 
- Respiratory symptoms must have begun within one
Criteria for Acute Respiratory ... Syndrome (ARDS) - Respiratory ... consistent with pulmonary ... lung collapse, or pulmonary ... #ARDS #Acute #Respiratory
Hoover's sign on Physical Exam
Paradoxical retraction of the lower intercostal spaces on inspiration
Pulmonary hyperinflation → flattening
on inspiration Pulmonary ... this occurs, the inspiratory ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #Breathing #Respiratory ... #pulmonary
Paradoxical Respirations in Acute Respiratory Failure on Physical Exam

- Dr. Roberto Cosentini @rob_cosentini

#Paradoxical #Respirations #Breathing #Respiratory
Respirations in Acute Respiratory ... Respirations #Breathing #Respiratory ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Pulmonary
Paradoxical Breathing in Flail Chest

Video via Dr. Carlos Romero

#Flail #Chest #Paradoxical #Breathing #Pulmonary #Respiratory #clinical #video
Flail Chest Video ... Paradoxical #Breathing #Pulmonary ... #Respiratory #clinical ... #video #trauma
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Respiratory or Metabolic ... 7.35-7.45 • PaCO2 ... 35-45 mmHg • PaO2 ... Metabolic: pH pCO2 ... Classically” noted with pulmonary
Paradoxical Breathing on Physical Examination - Acute Respiratory Distress

Dr. Roberto Cosentini @rob_cosentini

#Paradoxical #Breathing #Respiratory #Distress #clinical
Examination - Acute Respiratory ... Paradoxical #Breathing #Respiratory ... Distress #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #Pulmonary