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Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Renal failure (uremia ... - Rapid saline infusion ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid ... #Base #Gas #VBG
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Differential Diagnosis ... for Hemolytic Anemia ... , spider/snake bites ... HUS, DIC, HELLP, AS ... #Differential #
Lactic Acidosis - Overview and Pathophysiology
Lactic acid is an endogenous substrate for gluconeogenesis, that is constantly
base of lactic ... LR does not cause ... Acidosis is defined as ... an arterial lactate ... Acidosis #types #differential
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... Causes of Lactate ... 30mmHg) - Severe anemia ... Acidosis #Elevation #Differential
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
electrolytes, bicarbonate/acetate ... molecules via diffusion ... Dialyzer is rigid case ... permanent (such as ... temporary (such as