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Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Drugs 1) Determine ... Neurogenic • Cardiogenic ... Arrhythmias / CHB • Hypovolemic ... #inopressors #diagnosis ... #management #comparison
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
essential to determine treatment ... 4 categories: cardiogenic ... distributive, hypovolemic ... #diagnosis #differential ... #guyton #curves
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... MAP = CO x SVR Hypovolemic ... pressure, pallor Cardiogenic ... adrenal crisis, drugs ... #table #comparison
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Stabilize and Survey ... Pneumothorax • Hypovolemic ... resuscitation • Cardiogenic ... #criticalcare #treatment