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Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings, Signs ... #Syncope #Differential ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Sign #Symptoms #
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings, Signs ... DrEricStrong #Shock #Differential ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Sign #Symptoms #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... → tension PTX, cardiac ... uw_IMresidency #Shock #Differential ... #Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
Checklist for Evaluation of New-Onset Delirium in the ICU

Initial assessment 
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Vital signs, neuro exam
Delirium in the ICU ... assessment - Vital signs ... - CBC with differential ... Evaluation #Workup #MICU ... #CriticalCare #
Tamponade Masked in Pulmonary Hypertension

Signs of Tamponade can be masked by pulmonary hypertension! 1.2L drained. Read
Hypertension Signs ... PMC5466174/ - VCU ... : note L sided collapse ... Echocardiogram #A4C #Cardiac ... Masked #LeftSided #Collapse
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... #diagnosis #differential ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... Exercise Associated Collapse ... → Syncope • Signs ... maintain adequate cardiac ... heat #illness #differential
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... during Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... follow-up with Cardio-OB
Intraoperative Cardiac Free Wall Rupture
Free wall rupture...yes we can save them
Following a syncope event, a 72-y
Intraoperative Cardiac ... brought to the ER, stable ... no history of cardiac ... induction the patient collapsed ... brought to the ICU