6 results
A good approach when dealing with hypotension at the bedside includes using the following systematic four
when dealing with hypotension ... systematic four step evaluation ... Cardiac Performance ... Resistance #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
•	Non-specific (infections vs non-infectious)
•	≥2 of the following:
o	Temp >38°C or <36°C
o	HR >90 bpm
o	RR
Response Syndrome (SIRS ... Septic Shock • ... circulatory failure o Hypotension ... >2 mmol/L Management ... #shock #lactate
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Life-threatening organ dysfunction ... infection SEPTIC SHOCK ... Patients w/ septic shock ... Persistent hypotension ... Previously, we used SIRS
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
• 2001 SIRS: ... Hypotension, third ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ... #Diagnosis #Management
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
- Management Checklist ... Evaluation - ... 20 mg q6hr) - Hypotension ... severe or w/ organ dysfunction ... pulmonary edema in hypotensive
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... or LV dysfunction ... medical and surgical management