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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Insufficiency, Liver ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... algorithm #treatment #management
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... - Triglyceride level ... as for septic shock ... abdominal compartment syndrome ... #CriticalCare
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
assessment of Shock ... , i.e. septic shock ... #Pulmonology #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Fluids ... #POCUS
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
Streptococcal Toxic Shock ... Syndrome (STSS) ... (2+): kidneys, liver ... #Syndrome #STSS ... #treatment #management
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
goal-directed stepwise management ... shock persists. ... shock not reversed ... #CriticalCare # ... Pediatrics #Sepsis #Management
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Undifferentiated Shock ... CCB, BB, BRASH syndrome ... cytokine release syndrome ... neuraxial anesthesia), Liver ... guyton #curves #criticalcare
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome ... : Tachycardia, Fever ... , Late stages (shock ... Manifestations (Mild → Life-Threatening ... ucsdim #Serotonin #Syndrome
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... Ensure leg is at level ... elevated above the level ... Syndrome usually ... activity below the level
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
If these factors ... staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome ... If fever is present ... , and toxic shock ... syndrome (TSS)
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
vein: Budd-chiari syndrome ... Hepatic artery: Shock ... VZV • Trauma: Shock ... later - Half-life ... • Gilbert's syndrome