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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Intractable vomiting Distributive ... exacerbation (any cause ... Classification #Table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
findings based on cause ... Distributive (↓ ... Differential #Diagnosis #table
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
diagnosis The table ... the pattern of distribution ... lobar pneumonia caused ... #Differential #Table
Summary Table of how the 4 types of shock affect the circulatory system: 
 - Hypovolemic
Summary Table of ... Cardiogenic - Distributive ... Shock #Comparison #Table ... #Cardiogenic #Distributive
Central distribution is seen in sarcoidosis and cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
Peripheral distribution is mainly seen in cryptogenic
Central distribution ... Peripheral distribution ... #Differential #Table ... #Distribution #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Extremities - Distributive ... Decompensated Distributive ... Interstitial Fluid Redistribution ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Central Distribution, Febrile / Ill:
 - Viral Exanthem 
 - Lyme Disease (erythema migrans) 
Central Distribution,
Central Distribution ... migrans) Central Distribution ... ) Peripheral Distribution ... Peripheral Distribution ... non-ill, flexor distribution
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
perilymphatic distribution ... Metastases: random distribution ... cysts, evenly distribution ... Differential #Comparison #Table
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
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
The distribution ... In most cases small ... Perilymphatic distribution ... perilymphatic distribution ... Random distribution