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Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Lactic Acidosis ... Cardiogenic & Septic Shock ... Beta-Agonists, ↑ work ... - Infections (ie ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
as a clinical prognostic ... a multitude of clinical ... the appropriate clinical ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... circulation If
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
tool to assess level ... will vary with clinical ... syndrome (PRIS) - acidosis ... #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
bad, stop and go ... /management of shock ... bedside echo is never ... scenario): • Lactate ... #criticalcare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
mortality BPAP - Bi-Level ... on chronic resp acidosis ... status • Won't Work ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #management
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
elevates the stress level ... hormones that work ... convert Pyruvate to Lactate ... differential #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for hemoglobin level ... If volume restoration ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
JVD, Orthopnea/PND ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... differential #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #