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Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Hypotension / Shock ... Differential Diagnosis ... Obstructive: • Cardiac ... tamponade • Tension ... #causes
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... Pulmonary embolism ... hypovolemia and hypotension ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Sounds • Pulmonary ... Pneumothorax • Cardiac ... Tamponade - Hypovolemic ... #Hypotension #Differential ... #causes
Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
or the type of shock ... artery hypertension ... or cardiac tamponade ... #Differential #Table ... #Chambers #Wedge
RUSH(ed) Exam - POCUS Protocol
Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension
1. Parasternal Long Cardiac View
2. Apical Four-Chamber
RUSH(ed) Exam - POCUS ... Ultrasound in Shock ... and Hypotension ... Apical Four-Chamber ... #Protocol #diagnosis
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Causes of Chronic ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Effusion • Cardiac ... Tamponade* • ... Hypertension Pulmonary
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
hypertension ... pneumothorax, cardiac ... tamponade, constrictive ... Classification #Types #diagnosis ... warm #wet #dry #table
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... Kidney stones caused ... • Bleeding • Cardiac ... • Hypovolemic shock ... #Medications #Table
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... pre-eclampsia, hypertension ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... and timing with Cardio-OB