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Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Shock - Pathophysiology ... requirements 1. ... Cardiogenic Shock ... #Shock #Pathophysiology ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
Care Medicine algorithm ... persists. 1) Firsthour ... 2) Subsequent ICU ... goals—if shock ... #Shock #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... episodes of VT/ICD ... cardioversion Stable 1. ... QTc (Torsades) / Acquired ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... High SVR: • Cardiogenic ... Dehydration Shock ... Treatment Goals: 1) ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
SVT - Management Algorithm ... Maneuvers - Ice ... Signs of shock or ... Sync - 0.5-1 ... tachycardia #Management #Algorithm
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Toxic Megacolon, Shock ... Perforation) Pathophysiology ... Epidemiology: • #1 ... can be community-acquired ... 10 mg/kg IV x 1
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ScyMed.com
6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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1
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1

1
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Septic shock
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↓
↓
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↓
↓
↓
Cardiac Tamponade
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1
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RV
ScyMed.com 6th ED ICU-card ... «ICU, Formulas ... ↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↑ Cardiogenic ... shock1 ↑ ... shock ↓ ↓ ↓
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
typically fall into 1 ... is essentially Cardiogenic ... Shock. ... #differential #algorithm ... #criticalcare #icu
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
• Incidence: 1 ... 3 to 1/2 of patients ... the underlying pathophysiology ... intensive care unit (ICU ... ventilation is required
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary 1. ... Minority of Pts: cardiogenic ... shock and severe ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... months before 1°