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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Common Vasopressors ... : Distributive shock ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Inotropes #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
POCUS Algorithm for Chest Pain

Integrating POCUS in crashing chest pain is complex. Know the views that
POCUS Algorithm ... Integrating POCUS ... #ChestPain #POCUS ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Crashing
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... a.k.a. neurogenic shock ... exacerbation (any cause ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... - "Neo" - More common ... in refractory shock ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... summary #comparison #table
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
assessment of Shock ... FALLS #protocol #algorithm ... #Pulmonology #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Fluids ... #POCUS
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
class (30-day all cause ... Hemodynamics (Stable ... Transient Hypotension, Shock ... stratification #criticalcare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... of hypotension Shock ... failure -> death Common ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... findings based on cause ... uw_IMresidency #Shock ... Differential #Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... of hypotension Shock ... failure -> death Common ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Management for Three Common ... Causes of Shock ... HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK ... ug/kg/min) are common ... #CriticalCare