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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 ... Hypoventilation Syndrome ... Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... ARDS, Pneumonia and ... Interstitial Disease and
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
Acid Base and Blood ... 2. pCO2 - What’s ... the pCO2? ... Medications, Central, ↑ CO2 ... acidbase #workup #algorithm
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm ... COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2 ... VC < 1 even if pCO2 ... - pH <7.35, pCO2 ... Ventilation #BiPAP #Algorithm
Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Environmental:
 • Toxin (organic solvents, mercury, lead)
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... hyperthyroidism • PCOS ... • Asherman's Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Blood Gas (ABG) Interpretation and Acid-Base Pathology
1- Does the patient have an acidosis or an alkalosis?
Interpretation and ... Look at the pCO2 ... Metabolic Equal (If pCO2 ... the change in pCO2 ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome

Step 1: If the patient has hematuria and/or proteinuria, think about nephrotic/nephritic syndromes.
Step
Nephritic vs Nephrotic Syndrome ... has hematuria and ... nephrotic/nephritic syndromes ... Nephritic #Nephrotic #Syndrome ... #Comparison #Algorithm
External Snapping Hip Syndrome - Coxa Saltans

External snapping hip or coxa saltans: sliding of the iliotibial
External Snapping Hip Syndrome ... the iliotibial band ... Snapping #Hip #Syndrome ... Iliotibial #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #msk
Joint Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Monoarthritis
 • Septic
 • Crystalline
     - Gout
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... of Lumbar Spine and ... arthritis - (Reiter’s syndrome ... Joint #Disorders #msk ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... acidosis: Proximal and ... HTN Absent: Loop and ... , Gitelman syndrom ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Management Algorithm ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome ... , PCOS), Pancreatic ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Targets #Management #algorithm