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Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
the hemodynamic assessment ... of Shock. ... sequentially rule out obstructive ... hypovolemic then distributive ... #algorithm #Lung
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
along the peri-shock ... Diagnosis #POCUS #Evaluation ... #Protocol #Algorithm ... #Hypovolemic #Distributive ... #Shock
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
along the peri-shock ... Diagnosis #POCUS #Evaluation ... #Protocol #Algorithm ... #Cardiogenic #Obstructive ... #Shock
FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - ... POCUS evaluation ... FALLS-protocol is ... an ultrasound evaluation ... #Shock #Algorithm
Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Shock - Pathophysiology ... Distributive Shock ... Hypovolemic Shock ... Obstructive Shock ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Extremities - Distributive ... HOCM) - Obstructive ... Decompensated Distributive ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ventricular outflow obstruction ... hypertension Distributive ... Dysautonomia Obstructive ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
Chronic Obstructive ... Classification and Evaluation ... - Symptom assessment ... (ABCD) - Assess ... PulmPEEPs #Chronic #Obstructive
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
2) Immediate Assessment ... Hypovolemic • Distributive ... • Obstructive ... #criticalcare #Shock
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... / Low SVR: • Distributive ... Arrhythmia • Obstructive ... Dehydration Shock ... #criticalcare #algorithm