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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
- Low JVP ... - Bibasilar Lung ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... • Tension Pneumothorax ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock Classification ... CO / High SVR, JVP ... CO / High SVR, JVP ... • Pulmonary Embolism ... , Tension Pneumothorax
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
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Hypotension / Shock ... valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... obstruction • Pulmonary ... tamponade • Tension pneumothorax ... #causes
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
in blood flow caused ... tamponade, or tension pneumothorax ... Depends on the cause ... Pulmonary embolism ... or pneumothorax
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... a.k.a. neurogenic shock ... exacerbation (any cause ... flow) - Massive pulmonary ... tamponade - Tension pneumothorax
Acute Hypoxemia - Differential Diagnosis
 • Hyperacute: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... Embolism, Pneumothorax ... Pressure Vent, pHTN, Shock ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #pulmonary
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... Embolism, Pneumothorax ... , Volume Exam (JVP ... , edema), Lung Exam ... POCUS (B-lines, lung
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
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deep breathing Pulmonary ... Pneumonia • CHF • Pneumothorax ... Tachypnea: • Pulmonary ... • Hypovolemic shock ... Differential #Diagnosis #pulmonary
Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Causes of Dyspnea ... Pneumonia • Pulmonary ... • Interstitial lung ... Pleural effusion • Pneumothorax ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... possible w/ early shock ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... Acute PE, Tension Pneumothorax ... crackles, elevated JVP