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Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
MI, Acute Heart Failure ... Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... vasoactive drug pharmacology ... #inopressors #diagnosis ... #management #comparison
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Establish IV/IO Access ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #criticalcare
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pathophysiology Comparison ... Pulmonary embolism ... leading to organ failure ... #Comparison #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #classification
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
multisystem organ failure ... vascular → RV failure ... from massive pulmonary ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Diagnosis Framework ... Insufficiency, Liver Failure ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... #criticalcare # ... algorithm #treatment #management
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... causing heart failure ... • Aggressive management ... Endocarditis #checklist #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #management
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
pre-existing heart failure ... , esp in work-up ... /management of shock ... Pearls #Checklist #diagnosis ... #workup #criticalcare
ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Fundamentals
Definitions:
 • ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides prolonged pulmonary and/or circulatory support
blood, pumping it across ... mixed respiratorv failure ... PE, cardiogenic shock ... #Oxygenation #diagnosis ... #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... status • Won't Work ... trauma, surgery, excess ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... • Hypovolemic shock ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology