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Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
(Fluid Administration ... According to Weil classification ... , i.e. septic shock ... #algorithm #Lung ... #Fluids #POCUS
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
Septic shock ... with Shock: Sepsis ... NETs), cytokines, complement ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... #Septic #Shock
Paucis Verbis card: Early goal directed therapy
April 16th, 2010 | ALiEM Cards, Infectious Disease 
By: Michelle
landmark studies in sepsis ... and septic shock ... #Management #SepsisBundle ... #EGDT #Rivers #Protocol ... #Algorithm #ALiEM
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
/hypoxemia/Sepsis ... treatments include fluid ... syndrome - Sepsis ... - Cyanide - Propofol ... #typea #typeb #classification
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Bacteremia/Septic ... Shock • Encapsulated ... Periodontal Disease Complement ... #Causes #Hematology
Sepsis - Interventions that do / do not improve outcomes
Do:
- Have high index of suspicion and
Sepsis - Interventions ... pathway or protocol ... shock - Understand ... , transfusion, fluid ... Interventions #Management
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Hypothermia - Protocol ... Rapid - Level 1 fluid ... CPR • Max 3 shocks ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm