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Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
by Classification ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare ... #Findings #Comparison
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
by Classification ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare ... #Findings #Comparison
X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
POCUS) to CT or MRI ... Below is a brief overview ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Limitations #Comparison
Shock Types and Classification
DISTRIBUTIVE 66%
 • Sepsis/SIRS, anaphylaxis, adrenal insufficiency, liver failure, toxins, spinal/neurogenic
 • Warm
Shock Types and Classification ... CARDIOGENIC 16% • MI ... #Shock #Types #Classification ... #diagnosis #differential ... #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
- Differential Diagnosis ... by Classification ... contractility) - Acute MI ... #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
Differentiating type-I vs. type-II MI

Sorting this out is difficult, often relying heavily on clinical judgement.

A key
type-I vs. type-II MI ... probably a type-2 MI ... If the same symptoms ... probably a type-1 MI ... #Diagnosis #Myocardial
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
Bedside Classification ... Endocarditis - Post-MI ... CM #Shock #Classification ... #Cardiogenic #Comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... O2 delivery • MI ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare
Myocardial Infarction - Definition and Types

Type 1 - Spontaneous Myocardial Infarction
 - Atherosclerotic plaque rupture or
cardiac death with symptoms ... 4a: Related to PCI ... CABG Procedure #Diagnosis ... Myocardial #Infarction #Classification ... Definitions #NSTEMI #MI
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... O2 delivery • MI ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare