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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Neurogenic Cold ... • Interstitial Fluid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
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Secondary Causes ... Definition: - Core ... neuropathies - Spinal cord ... Multi-system trauma - Shock ... #Causes
Cold Urticaria
Prevalence - 0.05% in the population
Disease onset - Mostly 2nd to 4th decades of life
Causes
Cold Urticaria Prevalence ... skin contact with cold ... minutes after the cold ... 10.1111/all.14674 #Cold ... #table
Differentiating Features Between Central and Peripheral Cyanosis

Mechanism - Arterial destauration
Sites - Skin, mucous membrane of oral
Features Between Central ... therapy - Pulmonary cause ... Temperature - Cold ... #Cyanosis #Central ... #Peripheral #Comparison
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
 •
• Asthma • COPD ... Paradoxical vocal fold ... • Hypovolemic shock ... (blood and fluid ... Inflammation • Central
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Calories • Fluid ... Neurogenic - Central ... Disease • Spinal Cord ... #Causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
occurring in the setting ... develop in the setting ... Neuro: altered mental ... Ext: warm vs. cold ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
occurring in the setting ... develop in the setting ... Neuro: altered mental ... Ext: warm vs. cold ... #differential #causes
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
non-congested profile (“Cold ... and congested (“Cold ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #foamed #heartfailure
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... Fluid resuscitation ... the fascia, with secondary ... loss of spinal cord ... level of spinal cord