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Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
FALLS-protocol (Fluid ... assessment of Shock ... According to Weil classification ... FALLS #protocol #algorithm ... #Fluids #POCUS
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
Bedside Classification ... #Classification ... #Cardiogenic #Comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis ... #Features #Signs
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
mmol/L despite fluids ... : Sepsis + Fluid ... third spacing of fluid ... : Use balanced fluids ... and assess fluid
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Pathophysiology Comparison ... internal or external fluid ... #Comparison #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #classification
Typical features of meningitis vs. Encephalitis 

Meningitis is inflammation of the subarachnoid space, the fluid bathing
Typical features ... subarachnoid space, the fluid ... #Encephalitis #Comparison ... #Features #Table
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... as for septic shock ... moderate amount fluid ... resuscitation (e.g. fluid ... limit them as able
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Responsiveness ... and Fluid Tolerance ... OnePager Summary Fluid ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Diagnosis and Management ... infection SEPTIC SHOCK ... Patients w/ septic shock ... the following 3 features ... antibiotics 2 Initial fluid
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK ... for long bone fractures ... resuscitation fluid ... #Shock #Management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... • Definitive management ... • Management: ... Fluid resuscitation ... (HBOT) Spinal Shock