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Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
disease • Severe atelectasis ... • Lung fibrosis ... 12 / shallow breathing ... compliance (e.g., flail ... #Diagnosis #Management
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Wall Elasticity (flail ... Edema, Atelectasis ... , Obstructive Lung ... #Hypoxia #hypoxemia ... #differential #diagnosis
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
consider infarction, hypoxia ... In lung disease ... #Pulmonary #Abnormalities ... #Abnormal #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam