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Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Shock - Pathophysiology ... Hypovolemic 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 ... Depends on the cause ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for Three Common Causes ... SHOCK • Ensure ... • Consider intraaortic ... #Shock #Management
Alcohol Withdrawal Summary

Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Cause, Course, Management 

#Diagnosis #Management #Pathophysiology #Alcohol #Withdrawal #Symptoms
Withdrawal Summary Pathophysiology ... , Symptoms, Cause ... , Course, Management ... #Diagnosis # ... Management #Pathophysiology
High Output Heart Failure - Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis
Obesity - Systemic Vasodilation, Vasoactive Adipokines
Arteriovenous Fistula -
Heart Failure - Pathophysiology ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Congenital (e.g., HHT), Acquired ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #cardiology #causes
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the Management ... Electrical Storm ES diagnosed ... of reversible causes ... QTc (Torsades) / Acquired ... #VTach #diagnosis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis and Management
Ascites PMN > 250/mm3
? Nosocomial or hospital acquired. Recent
Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Nosocomial or hospital acquired ... Presentation in septic shock ... Peritonitis #SBP #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 ... Obstructive 4) Diagnosis ... #Hypotension #Management ... #criticalcare #Shock
Antibiotics for severe community-onset pneumonia 

Atypical coverage always 

- Usually azithromycin 500 mg daily 

- Doxycycline
piperacillin-tazobactam Septic Shock ... only in selected cases ... #Community #Acquired ... Antibiotics #Coverage #Management
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis and Management

Consider if:
1) Patient is hot and altered
2) You see tachypnea with
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis ... and Management ... no respiratory cause ... Pulmonary edema, Shock ... Toxicity #Toxicology #diagnosis