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Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
SHOCK is a subset ... shock are identified ... resuscitation 3 Vasopressor ... #Criteria #Diagnosis ... #QSOFA #SIRS #criticalcare
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Common Vasopressors ... (1st line for septic ... (distributive, septic ... Cardiac ischemia #Vasopressors ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
• Begin vasopressor ... • Consider intraaortic ... SEPTIC SHOCK • ... indices, volume responsiveness ... #CriticalCare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... pressor added in shock ... Angiotensin - "Ang II" - Sepsis ... @EmmGeezee #Vasopressors ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare
Community Acquired Pneumonia - Severity and Prognosis
Criteria for Severe CAP - Severe CAP present in 1
Community Acquired ... and Prognosis Criteria ... or 3 minor criteria ... : Septic shock, ... CAP #Community #Acquired
Community Acquired Pneumonia - Presenting Features
 • History in favor of CAP: Dyspnea, Cough, particularly if
Community Acquired ... complicated by septic ... shock), ↑ Procalcitonin ... : Septic shock, ... CAP #Community #Acquired
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... possible w/ early shock ... - Septic ... Neurogenic >> Vasopressors ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
strategy as for septic ... shock (e.g. moderate ... amount fluid, vasopressors ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Bacteremia Quick Reference - Treatment Duration

Gram Negative Bacteremia:
 • Avoid: Aminoglycosides and tigecycline
 • Catheters should
be removed in septic ... shock, suppurative ... follow up cultures required ... the following criteria
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Responsiveness ... beneficial when required ... predict fluid responsiveness ... shorter duration pf vasopressors ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare