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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... Retroperitoneal bleed ... exacerbation (any cause ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table #CriticalCare
Shock Types and Classification
DISTRIBUTIVE 66%
 • Sepsis/SIRS, anaphylaxis, adrenal insufficiency, liver failure, toxins, spinal/neurogenic
 • Warm
Shock Types and ... HYPOVOLEMIC 16% • Bleed ... (GIB, RP bleed) ... Classification #diagnosis #differential ... #criticalcare
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... DrEricStrong #Shock ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table #CriticalCare ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... of Upper GI Bleed ... Disease • Variceal Bleeding ... UGIB #GIBleed #Differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
• Hemorrhagic: bleeding ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential # ... causes #classification
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pathophysiology Comparison ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... external fluid loss leading ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
• Hemorrhagic: bleeding ... RP bleed) • Hypovolemic ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential # ... causes #classification
Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Causes, classification ... Shock can be caused ... The cause of shock ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Differential
Occult Causes of Non-Response to Vasopressors

vital disclaimer: the cognitive response to hypotension should not be reaching
Occult Causes of ... hypoCa2+ - occult bleeding ... toxicologic - 2nd cause ... shock #Diagnosis ... #Vasopressors #Differential
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
: Distributive shock ... , Shock where ↑ ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #pharmacology #criticalcare