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Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
crackles in the right ... epilepticus • Pathophysiology ... Edema: • Pathophysiology ... rate, decreased ... • Pathophysiology
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
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• Tachypnea: Respiratory ... rate > 20/min, ... • Hyperpnea: Respiratory ... rate > 20/min, ... deep breathing Pulmonary
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
, PEEP Peak Inspiratory ... Pause: Ventilator ... #PPlat #PEEP #CriticalCare ... Diagnosis #Balloon #Pathophysiology ... #Pulmonary
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
whoop; respiratory ... & seizures are late ... Virus -> Attacks respiratory ... bacteremia are late ... peds #pediatrics #pathophysiology
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology ... increased in all eight ... Phosphate is a cause ... #hypoxia #pathophysiology ... #pulmonary
Oxygen-Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve

Left Shift (↓ O2 unloading to tissue), Left = Lower:
 • ↓ H+ (↑
Temperature Right ... Dissociation #Curve #pathophysiology ... #pulmonary #respiratory
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
Abnormalities in Rate ... rate is about 14 ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... Breathing #Patterns #Pulmonary
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Pseudo-hemoptysis = upper respiratory ... 100-1000ml) or rate ... has potential to cause ... treatment #workup #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Classification Types - Pathophysiology ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... Pulmonary embolism ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Effect of Lung Recruitment and Titrated Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) vs Low PEEP on Mortality in
Titrated Positive End-Expiratory ... Patients With Acute Respiratory ... increased 28-day all-cause ... Postoperative #Pulmonary ... #CriticalCare