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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Common Vasopressors ... ), Cardiogenic shock ... Cardiac ischemia #Vasopressors ... Inotropes #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... - Primacor - Cardiogenic ... @EmmGeezee #Vasopressors ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... summary #comparison #table
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... Vasodilation) - Cardiogenic ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare #
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... ) Cardiogenic ( ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
CARDIOGENIC SHOCK ... • Begin vasopressor ... • Consider intraaortic ... perfusion, begin vasopressor ... #CriticalCare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... pressure, pallor Cardiogenic ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
is essentially Cardiogenic ... Shock. ... #diagnosis #differential ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare