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Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Types - Pathophysiology ... Comparison Obstructive ... in blood flow caused ... Hypovolemic Shock ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology
Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Shock can be caused ... Shock can also present ... The cause of shock ... #Differential # ... Causes #Types #Classification
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... - Indication: Can ... be used in all types ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... MAP = CO x SVR Hypovolemic ... findings based on cause ... Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... undifferentiated shock ... is in impending shock ... - Hypovolemia ... Acidosis #Elevation #Differential
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
form of delayed-type ... • Can be induced ... perstans • A form of acquired ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
patient causing hypovolemia ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... cardiology #treatment #table