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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Severe auto-PEEP, Abdominal ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... MAP = CO x SVR ... #Differential # ... #comparison #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... SBP drop >40, MAP ... Consider IL NS/LR infusion ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... #Summary #criticalcare
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
Perfusion Pressure ... correct placement (e.g ... POCUS) and function ... urinary catheter (e.g ... #Instructions #diagnosis
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
as for septic shock ... increase the risk of abdominal ... pain-dose ketamine infusion ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
and no apparent focus ... Intense abdominal ... Shock or respiratory ... Shock evidenced ... classification #diagnosis
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... Diagnosis The ... hypoxemia/Sepsis etc ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... Acidosis #Elevation #Differential
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Compartment syndrome - Electrical ... Herpes, Coxsackie, etc ... Tachycardia - N/V - Abdominal
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
simply a clinical diagnosis ... ECG is vital while ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... #diagnosis #differential ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... ICF to remain electrically ... blood flow and perfusion ... #foamed #criticalcare ... #management #diagnosis