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Hypoxia and Hypoxemia - Overview
Hypoxia - insufficient oxygen delivered to tissues to meet demands
Hypoxemia - low
O2 is inspired) PAO2 ... hypoxia) - Low PaO2 ... Low SvO2 → Low PaO2 ... Low SvO2 → Low PaO2 ... summary #pulmonary #differential
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ScyMed.com
6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↑
↑
↑
Cardiogenic shock
↓
1
↑
1

1
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Septic shock
↓
↓
↓
↓
↑
↓
↓
↓
Cardiac Tamponade
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↑
↑
1
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RV
Index CARDIAC WORK ... RCWI Cardiac Work ... 0.0144 Cardiac Work ... Ventricular Stroke Work ... age-corrected PAO2
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 ... /0.8)] - PaO2 Simplified ... /0.8)] - PaO2 Normal ... Hypoxia #hypoxemia #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
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
A mnemonic / aide memoir to facilitate in the teaching / learning of >20 STEMI mimics.
A mnemonic / aide ... STEMI #mimics #mneomnic ... #differential #
GHOST CAP - Neuro ICU Checklist Mnemonic
G - Glycemia
H - Hemoglobin
O - Oxygen
S - Sodium
T -
ICU Checklist Mnemonic ... Pressure P - PaCO2 ... neurology #Checklist #Mnemonic
Kawasaki Disease - Workup and Diagnostic Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management #Peds #Pediatrics #Kawasaki #Disease #Algorithm #CRASH #BURN
Kawasaki Disease - Workup ... #CRASH #BURN #Mnemonic
Hypoxemia vs Hypoxia
Hypoxemia - Partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) is below normal
Hypoxia - Insufficient oxygen
arterial oxygen (PaO2 ... compensate for low PaO2 ... hypoxia #hypoxemia #differential
AEIOU-TRIPS - CAUSES OF ALTERED MENTAL STATUS

AEIOU TRIPS - a detailed list of differentials to consider
detailed list of differentials ... unresponsive, work ... #CAUSES #AMS #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Mnemonic