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Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Shock - Pathophysiology ... Cardiogenic Shock ... #Shock #Pathophysiology ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #causes
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Types - Pathophysiology ... in blood flow caused ... Cardiogenic Shock ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Rapid Response Management ... Examine for a cause ... directed approach • Cardiogenic ... Obstructive 4) Diagnosis ... #criticalcare #Shock
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for Three Common Causes ... CARDIOGENIC SHOCK ... • Consider intraaortic ... #Shock #Management
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis and Management
Ascites PMN > 250/mm3
? Nosocomial or hospital acquired. Recent
Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis ... Nosocomial or hospital acquired ... Presentation in septic shock ... Peritonitis #SBP #Diagnosis ... #Management #hepatology
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... wound. drains) Cardiogenic ... Classification #diagnosis ... #management #Overview ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... wound. drains) Cardiogenic ... Classification #diagnosis ... #management #Overview ... #differential #causes
 Acute Iron Poisoning

There are five classically described phases of toxicity:
Gastrointestinal phase (~6 hours post-ingestion)
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Abdominal pain, nausea ... deterioration Shock ... distributive and cardiogenic ... Toxicity #Toxicology #Diagnosis ... #Management #Ferrous
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Pathophysiology ... Purtilo (XLP) Acquired ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... #management #treatment ... #summary #rheumatology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
- Differential Diagnosis ... THROMBOSIS • Acquired ... Venous #Arterial #pathophysiology ... #hematology #differential ... #diagnosis #vascular