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Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
by A-a Gradient ... Normal A-a Gradient ... compliance ↑ A-a Gradient ... #pulmonary #Aa ... #Gradient
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
A-a gradient = ... Loss of Chest Wall ... UnremarkableLab #AA ... arterial #pulmonary #Hypoxia ... #hypoxemia #differential
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
upright position • Hypoxemia ... Non-invasive initial screening ... tool using cutoff ... Quantifies degree of hypoxemia ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient