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Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pathophysiology Comparison ... Pulmonary embolism ... It can be the result ... #Comparison #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #classification
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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attenuation pattern can ... basis of HRCT findings ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest ... Differential #Diagram #Comparison
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
- Diagnosis and ... Management Pneumonia Signs ... • Auscultatory findings ... #treatment #Pulmonary ... #Community #Acquired
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
Presentation and Diagnosis ... exacerbations • PFT Findings ... bronchodilator can ... #Asthma #COPD #comparison ... #Diagnosis #pulmonary
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
- Differential Diagnosis ... common assessment findings ... pathophysiologic finding ... • Signs/Symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... Some exam findings ... with presence of pulmonary ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Pulmonary Artery ... • PULMONARY A ... precede other signs ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #comparison
Increased pulmonary venous pressure is related to the pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) and can be
Increased pulmonary ... related to the pulmonary ... features on the chest ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CXR #Stages #Findings
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... Several of the diagnoses ... physical exam findings ... trauma are diagnosed ... amount of force is required