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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
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Intracardiac, Pulmonary ... AVMs, Hepatopulmonary ... V/Q Mismatch: Pulmonary ... , Atelectasis, Pulmonary ... #Hypoxia #hypoxemia
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) Diagnosis Algorithm
Bubble echo is the first piece of the puzzle. The nail on
Hepatopulmonary ... HPS) Diagnosis Algorithm ... the dx is an A-a gradient ... HPS #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hepatology #pulmonary
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
lung diseases, pulmonary ... gravity-dependent gradients ... asthma, COPD, pulmonary ... shunting (eg, pulmonary ... AVMs, hepatopulmonary
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary ... upright position • Hypoxemia ... Quantifies degree of hypoxemia ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient