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Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Shock and Vasoactive ... rupture, VSD, etc ... Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... inopressors #diagnosis #management ... #comparison #table
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
& Cardiogenic Shock ... - Management Checklist ... function tests if shock ... #Checklist #CHF ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - Management ... Algorithm Identify ... : HR > 180bpm ECG ... Monitors, Pads AP Stable ... Signs of shock or
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... checklist Evaluation ... as for septic shock ... limit them as able ... #Pancreatitis #Checklist
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... on scores and clinical ... Hemodynamics (Stable ... Transient Hypotension, Shock ... prognostication #diagnosis #management
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... endocarditis w/ septic pulmonary ... • Aggressive management ... Internet Book of Critical ... #Endocarditis #checklist
Checklist Approach to Hypokalemia

Consider risk factors for arrhythmia:
 - EKG changes (especially QT prolongation)
 - Digoxin
Checklist Approach ... changes (especially QT ... incongruous with clinical ... NPO, or profound shock ... #Hypokalemia #Management
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Blood Pressure, Pulmonary ... Internet Book of Critical ... Vasopressors #Properties #Table ... Pharmacology #Effect #Management
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... with caution in pulmonary ... with caution in pulmonary ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
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