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Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Hypoxemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Hypoxia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #pulmonary #Aa
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
Diastolic Function ... Grading - Schematic ... pseudonormal), III: restrictive ... #Dysfunction #Grading ... #Classification
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Intracardiac, Pulmonary ... UnremarkableLab #AA ... #arterial #pulmonary ... #Hypoxia #hypoxemia ... #differential #
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... cellular and tissue hypoxia ... pericarditis, restrictive ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... #criticalcare #differential
Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension from pulmonary vasculopathy
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Heritable gene mutations
Clinical Classification ... disease and/or hypoxia ... disease with mixed restrictive ... Hypertension #PHTN #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... cellular and tissue hypoxia ... pericarditis, restrictive ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... water #Shock #Classification
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
- Vomiting, NG suction ... , pain, fever, hypoxia ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... with associated hypoxia ... Obstructive or restrictive
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Chronic cough • Hypoxia ... polycythemia from chronic hypoxia ... function tests: ... Sputum cultures growing ... #differential #
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction ... Gestational Age - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drugs - Maternal Hypoxemia ... • Pulmonary