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Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Valvular Disease, Mechanical ... Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... vasoactive drug pharmacology ... Vasoactive #Drugs #pharmacology ... inopressors #diagnosis #management
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
data regarding pulmonary ... or mechanical obstruction ... obstructed • MECHANICAL ... indicate: - Shock ... output state - Pulmonary
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
• High work of breathing ... increased work of breathing ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... #mechanical #management
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
bradyarrhythmias • Mechanical ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... hypertension • Mechanical ... types #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... remove work of breathing ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... and perhaps even mechanical ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology