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Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
FALLS-protocol (Fluid ... According to Weil classification ... FALLS #protocol #algorithm ... #Pulmonology #CriticalCare ... #POCUS
ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm ... LEGS TEST FOR FLUID ... RESPONSIVENESS ECHO/POCUS ... Hypotension #Evaluation #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Pathophysiology Comparison ... massive pericardial effusion ... internal or external fluid ... #criticalcare #
Priority-based management algorithm for the undifferentiated patient in PEA arrest
PEA (no pulse by manual palp +
Priority-based management algorithm ... Cardiac POCUS 3 ... A-line placement - POCUS ... Start vasopressor infusion ... activity #management #criticalcare
Pericardial Consistency Comparison on POCUS - Blood, Fat, Pus and Serous

Unclotted blood remains anechoic around clotted
Pericardial Consistency Comparison ... on POCUS - Blood ... Serous effusion ... #Pericardial #Effusion ... #Fluid #POCUS #
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... and no apparent focus ... Fluid accumulation ... , pericardial effusion ... fever #severity #classification
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Adequate perfusion ... needing a little fluid ... achieved negative fluid ... #differential #algorithm ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Responsiveness ... and Fluid Tolerance ... response to the rapid infusion ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #comparison #challenges
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
/ hypoxemia -> focus ... on improving perfusion ... treatments include fluid ... Reduced tissue perfusion ... #typea #typeb #classification
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
non-physiologic fluid ... this post will focus ... Extracellular Fluid ... blood flow and perfusion ... #foamed #criticalcare