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Equation for PAO2
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PAO2 = [FiO2(760-47)] - PaCO2 / R
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Equation for PAO2 @ Room Air
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PAO2 = 150 - PaCO2 / 0.8
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Normal PCWP
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12-18mmHg
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Normal right atrium pressure
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<5mmHg
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Normal right ventricle pressure`
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<15 / <5-8
(Systolic / Diastolic) |
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Normal pulmonary artery pressure
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<30 / <12
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What is the best parameter to differentiate ARDS from cardiogenic pulmonary edema?
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PCWP
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Primary ST elevation means?
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MI
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Secondary ST elevation means?
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Strain pattern or pericarditis
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What're the causes of metabolic acidosis with high anion gap?
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MUD PILES
Methanol Uremia DKA Paraldehyde INH / Iron Lactic acid Ethanol / Ethylene glycol Salicylates / Starvation |
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What is the scoring technique for determining anticoagulation therapy? How is it scored?
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CHADS score
CHF (+1) HTN (+1) Age (+1) Diabetes (+1) Stroke (+2) 0-1 No anticoag therapy 2-6 Treat |
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What is a normal I:E ratio on breathing?
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1:2
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How should I:E ratio be adjusted on a vent for a pt with diffusion abnormalities?
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Increase inspiratory time, decrease inspiratory rate --> increase I:E ratio
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How should I:E ratio be adjusted on a vent for a pt with COPD?
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Decrease inspiratory time and increase respiratory rate --> decrease I:E ratio
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What is the classification scheme for asthma? (4 categories) How is each category treated?
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1) Mild Intermittent (Once in a while) - albuterol as needed
2) Mild Persistent - albuterol + inhaled steroids +/- Singulair (montelukast 3) Moderate persistent - short and long acting B2 agonist + inhaled steroid +/- Singulair 4) Severe persistent - short and long acting B2 agonist + inhaled steroid + oral steroid +/- Singulair |
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What random chemotherapeutic drug can be used for severe persistent asthma?
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MTX
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How long should the PR interval be on ECG?
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2-5 small boxes (0.04-0.2 secs)
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