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Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Causes, classification ... Shock can be caused ... vasodilatation, myocardial dysfunction ... The cause of shock ... #Differential #Causes
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... characterized by a blockage ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... external fluid loss leading
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Vaughan Williams Classification ... 1B: Weak Blockade ... 1C: Strong Blockade ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... END-ORGAN DYSFUNCTION ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... #Classification ... Types #diagnosis #management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death -> end-organ dysfunction ... #Classification ... #diagnosis #management ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death -> end-organ dysfunction ... #Classification ... #diagnosis #management ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... END-ORGAN DYSFUNCTION ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... #Classification ... types #diagnosis #management
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
• 49 million cases ... COMMON CAUSES + ... all suspected cases ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... ADVANCED MANAGEMENT
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
malignant, pediatric cases ... • Classic triad ... and other organ dysfunction ... beta-adrenergic blockade ... adrenoceptors, potentially leading
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
64%) • Renal dysfunction ... (16%) • Shock ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management