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Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
• Cardiogenic: Acute ... MI, Acute Heart ... #inopressors #diagnosis ... #management #comparison ... #table
Summary Table of how the 4 types of shock affect the circulatory system: 
 - Hypovolemic
Summary Table of ... the 4 types of shock ... Obstructive #Diagnosis ... #Management #Types ... #Shock #Comparison
Summary of Coagulation Deficiencies
Inherited:
 • Hemophilia A - Deficiency of Factor VIII
 • Hemophilia B -
malnutrition, Antibiotics ... DIC - Septic shock ... catastrophes, Acute ... Deficiencies #Summary #table ... #comparison #diagnosis
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
Classification of Shock ... Hypovolemic shock ... cardiomyopathy Acute ... #Cardiogenic #Comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... in refractory shock ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... criticalcare #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... heart failure, acute ... uw_IMresidency #Shock ... #table #comparison
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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Warm compresses, antibiotic ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Management #Ophthalmology ... Stye #Chalazion #Comparison ... #Table
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
shock. ... insufficiency, acute ... Classification #Types #diagnosis ... #management #cold ... warm #wet #dry #table
Approach to Eosinophilic Lung Diseases
 • Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia (< 1 wk) - ~30yo, M; Recent
Lung Diseases • Acute ... Variable) - NSAIDs, antibiotics ... #differential #diagnosis ... #comparison #table
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... days after an acute ... • Diagnosis: ... - Antibiotic ... #Emergencies #diagnosis