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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Extremities - Distributive ... Shock - Bibasilar Lung ... Decompensated Distributive ... #causes
One-page resource for Lung POCUS in COVID19:
- likely (unproven) sensitive due to peripheral distribution of lesions
One-page resource for Lung ... POCUS in COVID19 ... to peripheral distribution ... ChrisAllison_VT #Lung ... #POCUS #COVID19
Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Distributive Shock ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #causes
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
Lung Ultrasound ... hypovolemic then distributive ... FALLS #protocol #algorithm ... #Lung #Ultrasound ... Shock #Fluids #POCUS
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
The distribution ... In most cases small ... Perilymphatic distribution ... Random distribution ... structures of the lung
Main Lung Ultrasound differences between COVID-19 involvement and other conditions that may yield respiratory symptoms
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Main Lung Ultrasound ... non-gravity related distribution ... areas #COVID19 #POCUS ... #Lung #Ultrasound ... #Comparison #Table
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone ... #Differential #Table ... #Distribution #
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
- Indication: Distributive ... - Indication: Distributive ... Refractory shock (distributive ... - Indication: Distributive ... Inotropes #comparison #table
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
#Diagnosis #POCUS ... Evaluation #Protocol #Algorithm ... #Hypovolemic #Distributive
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... periorbital & nasolabial distribution ... thick honey-yellow crusts ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes