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American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
to next step if shock ... 2) Subsequent ICU ... goals—if shock ... #Shock #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Causes, classification ... Shock can be caused ... The cause of shock ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #Causes #Types
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... common in OR; in MICU ... in refractory shock ... in setting of shock ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Obstructive Shock ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... a.k.a. neurogenic shock ... exacerbation (any cause ... DrEricStrong #Shock ... Classification #Table #CriticalCare
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
: Distributive shock ... ), Cardiogenic shock ... , Shock where ↑ ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
organ dysfunction caused ... infection SEPTIC SHOCK ... Patients w/ septic shock ... #QSOFA #SIRS #criticalcare ... #icu
ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITIES IN INTENSIVE CARE

Antibiotic spectra made simple(r). Version 2, now updated with new bugs &
#Antibiotics #Classes ... Susceptibilities #ICU ... #CriticalCare
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Examine for a cause ... Hypotension #Management #criticalcare ... #Shock
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Addressing the ICU ... it should not cause ... dissociative drug, it causes ... 0.5mg x1) for nausea ... #CriticalCare #