Hypoxemia causes



Mnemonic for Hypoxemia causes

LAVISH
  • Low inspired O2 ( decreased PiO2)
  • Alveolar hypoventilation
  • Ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) mismatch
  • Impaired diffusion
  • Shunt e.g. pulmonary AV shunt, pneumonia, edema


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