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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... #Vasopressors #Inotropes ... #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
MI, Acute Heart Failure ... vasoactive drug pharmacology ... #inopressors #diagnosis ... #management #comparison ... #table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... findings based on cause ... uw_IMresidency #Shock ... #table #comparison
Mains Electricity Failure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Unexpected total power failure is rare and unpredictable.
Mains Electricity Failure ... until patient is stable ... #Anesthesiology ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Kidney stones caused ... • Hypovolemic shock ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart Failure ... patients need inotrope ... the determined cause ... cardiology #treatment #table ... icu #clinical #pharmacology