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FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
protocol - POCUS evaluation ... an ultrasound evaluation ... classification ... #Diagnosis #FALLS ... #Algorithm
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
along the peri-shock ... , based on clinical ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #High
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
along the peri-shock ... , based on clinical ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #Low
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Types - Pathophysiology ... Pulmonary embolism ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... of lactate as a clinical ... a multitude of clinical ... output - Acute pulmonary ... #typea #typeb #classification
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... are excellent at evaluating ... with presence of pulmonary ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... #algorithm #management
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
Normal: < 1% Clinically ... likelihood of negative clinical ... hypotension or septic shock ... count on initial evaluation ... CBC #hematology #pathophysiology
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
cycle to uncover pathophysiology ... pathophysiology ... CLINICAL APPLICATIONS ... indicate: - Shock ... interpretation #patterns #diagnosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Pathophysiology: ... Diagnosis (Clinical ... Classification: ... Diagnostic Support ... liver transplant evaluation
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... stratification #diagnosis