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Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
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Hypotension / Shock ... Differential Diagnosis ... valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... embolism • Left ... pericarditis Dr
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Pulmonary Embolism ... Stable, Transient Hypotension ... , Shock) Excerpted ... prognostication #diagnosis ... #management #stratification
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Hypotension - Rapid ... Obstructive 4) Diagnosis ... and Workup 5) ... Intervene Dr. ... #Shock
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Summary • Hypotension ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Management
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
) • Pulmonary ... embolism or severe ... pulmonary hypertension ... Classification #Types #diagnosis ... #management #cold
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
failure from massive pulmonary ... embolism or severe ... pulmonary hypertension ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Pericardial tamponade, Pulmonary ... embolism 2) Understand ... underlying etiology Dr ... #inopressors #diagnosis ... #management #comparison
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
heart disease • Hypertensive ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... embolus 3. ... pre-eclampsia, hypertension ... Pts: cardiogenic shock
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Risk Factors: • Hypertensive ... ⚠️ Cardiogenic shock ... dysfunction • Pulmonary ... /amniotic embolism ... recognition and management