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Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Classification Types - Pathophysiology ... Comparison Obstructive ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... is not desired (e.g ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Visual Guide to AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT) - Pathophysiology
 - Dual AV nodal physiology is
Tachycardia (AVNRT) - Pathophysiology ... reentrant circuit is formed ... ECG usually shows ... Tachycardia #AVNRT #Pathophysiology
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
ratio ventilation (e.g ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
ARDS where 6 ml/kg ... volumes. 6 ml/kg ... #pathophysiology ... management #ards #foamed ... #criticalcare #
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
disease) - Forced ... oral secretions (e.g ... ) - Forced vital ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
relieved by rest) • Fragments ... #Degenerative #Comparison ... JointPain #Diagnosis #pathophysiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... treatment #table #foamed ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Volume: 6-8 cc/kg ... Basics #Modes #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... in improperly folded ... EMG: LMN Signs in