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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Pearls Aortic dissection ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock ... #management #vascular
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Hypotensive Patient - Differential ... Resistance Bradycardia ... output): • Sinus bradycardia ... regurgitation • Aortic ... Afterload: • Sepsis
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Bradycardia 1) ... brady, Signs of Shock ... SarahFoohey #bradycardia ... #diagnosis #differential ... #management #cardiology
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Mechanical → severe aortic ... valvular rupture, dissection ... of ascending aorta ... types #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... Inflammatory: infectious (sepsis ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... Inflammatory: infectious (sepsis ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #differential
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Eclampsia, Infection/Sepsis ... /Shock, Autoimmune ... Reversible course Differential ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management