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Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Shock - Pathophysiology ... perfusion to meet O2 ... Shock #Shock #Pathophysiology ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Low O2 saturation that does not respond to supplemental O2
- Key diagnostic feature (sat < 85%
Low O2 saturation ... to supplemental O2 ... FiO2 Severity of symptoms ... delivery Symptoms ... Concentrations #Signs #Symptoms
Oxygen-Hemoglobin Dissociation Curve

Left Shift (↓ O2 unloading to tissue), Left = Lower:
 • ↓ H+ (↑
Left Shift (↓ O2 ... Right Shift (↑O2 ... Dissociation #Curve #pathophysiology
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erythropoietin, O2 ... Secreting Tumor - O2 ... Chronic Chest Symptoms ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Lactic Acidosis - Overview and Pathophysiology
Lactic acid is an endogenous substrate for gluconeogenesis, that is constantly
- Overview and Pathophysiology ... TYPE A: Impaired O2 ... ) • Decreased O2 ... TYPE B: Impaired O2 ... differential #diagnosis #pathophysiology
Acute Pancreatitis - Pathophysiology

#Pancreatitis #Pathophysiology #diagnosis #symptoms #signs #algorithm
Pancreatitis - Pathophysiology ... #Pancreatitis #Pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs #algorithm
Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve 

Left Shift - decreased unloading of O2 at tissue level (i.e.  increased
decreased unloading of O2 ... increased unloading of O2 ... Dissociation #Curve #Pathophysiology
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Risk factors: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Psychological comorbidity, Helicobacter pylori infection,
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology ... sex, Smoking Symptoms ... : Bothersome symptoms ... Functional #Dyspepsia #Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis #Management #algorithm
Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms of Hemolytic Anemia

#Pathophysiology #Hemolytic #Anemia #hematology #diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Pathophysiology, ... Signs and Symptoms ... Hemolytic Anemia #Pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Iron Deficiency - Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms

#Iron #Deficiency #Pathophysiology #diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Iron Deficiency - Pathophysiology ... , Signs and Symptoms ... Iron #Deficiency #Pathophysiology ... diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms