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Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
hydrostatic and oncotic pressures ... 1928, a 32-page long ... In conclusion, prolonged ... Increased hydrostatic pressure ... PICC, and mid lines
Arterial Line - Pulse Pressure Variation (PPV)
Pressure Variation (PPV) represents an interaction between lungs and heart.
Arterial Line - ... interaction between lungs ... and causes stroke ... Specifically, a PPV > 12% ... open chest (heart/lungs
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
(IAH) is IAP (>12 ... CO) and impedes lung ... Chronic (due to long ... POCUS) and function ... the mid-axillary line
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
This post will focus ... particularly ribs 9-12 ... Pulmonary Contusion ... Most commonly caused ... Radiology #CTChest #Lung