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Read morePulmonary embolism,”Thrombi in the lungs –> increased pulmonary vascular resistance/pressure –> Increase RV pressure –> Acute cor pulmonaleHypoxemia –> TachypneaPresentation: Dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, cough, tachypnea, rales, tachycardiaABG: Low PaO2
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Read morePulmonary HTN-Definition-Causes-Presentation-Dx-Treatment,”Pulmonary arterial pressure > 25 at rest or > 30 with exerciseCauses-Reduced venous drainage (MS)-Increased pulmonary flow (L–>R shunt)-Obstruction-Hypoxia-Increased blood viscosityPresentation-Loud P2 + sternum lift (indicates RV dilation)Dx-ECG: RVH (right axis deviation)-Echo: Dilated pulmonary artery, dilated/hypertrophied RA and RV, abnormal movement of IV septum due to increased RV volume
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Read moreWhat is FiO2,”%O2 in the air. Atmosphere air is 21% O2(Pure oxygen is 100%)-Begin at 100% and titrate down until you reach the lowest requirement for sat > 90% or PaO2 50-60-If FiO2 of 0.5 is still not enough
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