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Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... in blood flow caused ... effusion, cardiac ... effusion, small ... characterized by internal
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Causes of Chronic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pericardial ... • Effusion • Cardiac ... Abnormalities • Pleural Effusions
Localized Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram
Pericardial effusion on Ddx? Ensure at least 2 views. Case of low-pressure
Localized Tamponade on POCUS ... Echocardiogram Pericardial ... Case of low-pressure ... interrogate for pericardial ... #Tamponade #POCUS
Constrictive Pericarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Apical 3-Chamber View

Young Lupus patient admitted to hospital new onset
Pericarditis on POCUS ... could pinpoint the cause ... Also has pericardial ... effusion/pericardial ... Pericarditis #CP #POCUS
Constrictive Pericarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal View

Young Lupus patient admitted to hospital new onset HFpEF.
Pericarditis on POCUS ... could pinpoint the cause ... Also has pericardial ... effusion/pericardial ... similar sized effusion
Type A Aortid Dissection - Suprasternal View

Type A Aortic Dissection (TAD), present on this suprasternal view
Aortic insuff, pericardial ... effusion, & AOFT ... supports PE or other causes ... #Notch #Aorta #POCUS
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Effusion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Frameworks for Internal ... #Hepatology #causes
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Low intake 
• poor oral intake 

Renal loss 
• Medication 
• Hypomagnesemia 
•
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Frameworks for Internal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Classification
Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Causes of Dyspnea ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pleura: • Pleural effusion ... Frameworks for Internal ... #Causes
FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - POCUS ... pleura, lungs, and pericardium ... to Weil's shock classification ... Protocol #Shock #Algorithm