4 results
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Ascites Albumin Gradient ... Hypertension): ↑ hydrostatic ... pressure ↓ oncotic ... #Ascites #Fluid ... #Differential #Analysis
The Starling and Revised Starling principle of fluid transport across capillary membranes.

a | According to the
pressure gradient ... pressure gradient ... #Pathophysiology ... Glycocalyx #Capillary #Oncotic ... #Hydrostatic #Osmotic
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
gastrointestinal osmotic ... gradient and fluid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Pathophysiology
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

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

Interestingly,
Hospitalization - Pathophysiology ... demonstrated that fluids ... balance between hydrostatic ... and oncotic pressures ... • Increased hydrostatic