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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... leading to increased pulmonary ... the underlying cause ... #ARDS #Summary ... #CriticalCare
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
D-lactate (short bowel ... syndrome, intestinal ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... or restrictive lung ... Interpretation #Diagnosis #Summary
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Causes include: ... respiratory distress syndrome ... (ARDS) • Opioid ... edema • Bowel ... Transfusion-related acute lung
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
Troubleshooting Summary ... Steps: BS, CXR, Bowel ... DDx: Obstructive lung ... Treat underlying cause ... #pulmonary #mechanical
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Lung Toxicity Summary ... organizing pneumonia, ARDS ... respiratory distress syndrome ... Exclude other causes ... #management #Toxicology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... Summary A defect ... absence of intrinsic lung ... disease Caused ... on radioactive lung
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary ... - Team should train ... POST-CANNULATION SYNDROME ... #differential #management ... #criticalcare
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... proximal weakness, arms ... Myotonic dystrophy - Brain ... Penicillamine induced ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Blood Product Transfusions One Pager Summary
Type and screen - determines blood type and detects in recipient
Transfusions One Pager Summary ... Causes purpura & ... Related Acute Lung ... TRALI resembles ARDS ... Transfusions #diagnosis #management
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Testing - OnePager Summary ... Pulmonary Artery ... cardiac output causes ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare ... comparison #challenges #management