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Shock Classification Types - Comparison Table
JVP, IVC on Ultrasound, Passive Leg Raise, Temperature of extremities, LV
Shock Classification ... Types - Comparison ... Table JVP, IVC ... Obstructive - Dr ... #Comparison #Table
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
and 2, but not type ... 4) - Salt wasting ... periodic paralysis Dr ... Low #Potassium #Table ... #Classification
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... • Most common type ... #Types #diagnosis ... #management #cold ... #table
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
1) Determine type ... underlying etiology Dr ... inopressors #diagnosis #management ... #comparison #table
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
(arrhythmia in setting ... Cardiogenic shock Dr ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... criticalcare #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
X-ray 0.005 mSv 1 day ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold day ... medical and surgical management
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Hospital Quick Start Algorithm ... - Management of ... effective for treating ... If patient is stable ... take oral/SL, try
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
X-ray 0.01 mSv 1 day ... Doses #Imaging #ChestXRay ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Enema Selection / Comparison Table

A short guide for choosing which enema to order depending on the
Enema Selection / Comparison ... Table A short ... consider when treating ... - Notes: Hard, dry ... #Constipation #Management