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Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
by Classification ... #Syncope #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare ... #Sign #Symptoms
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
by Classification ... DrEricStrong #Shock #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare ... #Sign #Symptoms
Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Causes, classification ... for example, in sepsis ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Differential ... #Classification
Shock Types and Classification
DISTRIBUTIVE 66%
 • Sepsis/SIRS, anaphylaxis, adrenal insufficiency, liver failure, toxins, spinal/neurogenic
 • Warm
Shock Types and Classification ... DISTRIBUTIVE 66% • Sepsis ... #Shock #Types #Classification ... #diagnosis #differential ... #criticalcare
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
 •
Shock Classification ... and Differential ... Diagnosis SHOCK ... / Low SVR • Sepsis ... #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... exacerbation (any cause ... #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Hyperglycemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Surgery, Burns, Sepsis ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
anticoagulation, DIC and sepsis ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Hypoglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fasting Hypoglycemia:
 • Excess Insulin
 • Medications (e.g. Insulin Secretagogues, ß-Adrenergic Antagonists,
Hypoglycemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cardiac Failure) • Sepsis ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of ... biliary cirrhosis, sepsis ... #diagnosis #conjugated ... #unconjugated #differential ... #causes