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Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
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Tachypnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Pericardial effusion ... • Hypovolemic shock ... #Diagnosis #pulmonary
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... when possible (eg ... dysrhythmias (eg ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... #Shock #Management
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential ... hypoxemia/Sepsis etc ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... output - Acute pulmonary ... #Elevation #Differential
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Management
Acute and Chronic Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis
Pulmonary/Chest Wall:
 • Acute: Trauma, COPD exacerbation, Asthma
Diagnosis Pulmonary ... flare, Pleural effusion ... Tumor, Pleural effusion ... Chronic: Metabolic acidosis ... #Diagnosis
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Undifferentiated Shock ... OnePager Summary Shock ... Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... Obstruction (HOCM, critical ... #diagnosis #differential
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... Triage EKG (no prior ... Differential/diagnosis ... Pulmonary embolism ... Echocardiogram #A4c #clinical
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare ... #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... Renal: metabolic acidosis ... Classification #diagnosis ... #management #Overview ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... Renal: metabolic acidosis ... Classification #diagnosis ... #management #Overview ... #criticalcare #differential