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Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Hypotension / Shock ... hypertension Distributive ... tamponade • Tension ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Hypotension ... #causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Sounds • Pulmonary ... Pneumothorax • Cardiac ... Tamponade - Hypovolemic ... #Hypotension #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Framework for Hypotension ... depletion • Pulmonary ... • Pericardial tamponade ... Neurogenic #Hypotension ... #diagnosis #causes
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
in blood flow caused ... tamponade, or tension ... Depends on the cause ... Pulmonary embolism ... hypovolemia and hypotension
Tamponade Masked in Pulmonary Hypertension

Signs of Tamponade can be masked by pulmonary hypertension! 1.2L drained. Read
in Pulmonary Hypertension ... hypertension! ... ) #Clinical #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #A4C ... #Cardiac #Tamponade
Signs of Tamponade can be masked by pulmonary hypertension! 1.2L drained. Read more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5466174/

- VCU Ultrasound
Signs of Tamponade ... hypertension! ... #hypertension # ... pocus #clinical ... echocardiogram #a4c
RUSH(ed) Exam - POCUS Protocol
Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension
1. Parasternal Long Cardiac View
2. Apical Four-Chamber
RUSH(ed) Exam - POCUS ... Ultrasound in Shock ... and Hypotension ... Pulmonary View ... Pulmonary View
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Causes of Chronic ... • Effusion • Cardiac ... Tamponade* • ... Hypertension Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
• Orthostatic Hypotension ... Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... • Blood Loss/Hypotension ... Tamponade ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Causes of Dyspnea ... Diagnosis Algorithm Cardiac ... Valvular disease • Tamponade ... hypertension ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes