In this episode, we break down how to approach acute hypoxemic respiratory failure at the bedside. You’ll learn step-by-step interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABG), venous blood gases (VBG), alveolar-arterial (Aa) gradient, and using the chest x-ray and ABG to diagnose the cause. We’ll cover the physiology, practical interpretation pearls, and common pitfalls so you can confidently apply this knowledge in the ICU, ED, or wards.

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Timestamps: 0:00 - 15:02 - Arterial Blood Gas Sampling and Analysis 15:03 - 30:14 - Venous Blood Gas Sampling and Analysis 30:15 - 42:22 - Using, Calculating, and Understanding the Aa Gradient 42:23 - 53:32 - Diagnosing Cause of Hypoxemia Using ABG and CXR

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