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Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Causes, classification ... Shock can be caused ... categorized as distributive ... vasodilatation produces distributive ... The cause of shock
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Extremities - Distributive ... Decompensated Distributive ... Interstitial Fluid Redistribution ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Shock and Hypotension - Differential 

- Cardiogenic
- Hypovolemic
- Distributive
- Obstructive

M. Daniyal Hashmi, MD @MDaniyalHashmi1

#Shock #Hypotension #Differential
Hypovolemic - Distributive ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes
Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Distributive Shock ... diagnosis #algorithm #causes
Contact Dermatitis: Inflammatory response to topical irritant. Note the linear distribution 
across the knuckles, caused by
Note the linear distribution ... the knuckles, caused
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
Child with Eczema Distribution ... atopic eczema - The distribution ... Causes of exacerbation ... of the skin - Distribution ... - What causes exacerbation
Upper Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Motor Function
Shoulder:
 • Abduction - C5,C6 (axillary)
 • Adduction - C6, C7,
Erb's Palsy is caused ... palsy" is a common cause ... Tunnel Syndrome - Causes ... the median nerve distribution ... Dislocation - May cause
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
periorbital & nasolabial distribution ... thick honey-yellow crusts ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Examine for a cause ... Hypovolemic • Distributive
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... Distributive Shock ... : • Distributive