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Vasopressors Demystified

Shock comes in many flavors and so do vasopressors. Here’s a OnePager summarizing my approach
Vasopressors Demystified ... pressor pedagogical device ... #Basics #CriticalCare ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Comparison #Inotropes
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Oxygen Delivery ... from the wall/oxygen ... Oxygen delivery ... #Flow #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Nasal Cannula:
 • Flow: 1 - 6 L/min
 • FiO2: 25 - 40% (-4%/L
Oxygen Delivery ... FiO2: 40 - 60% Device ... rishikumarmd #Oxygen ... #management #pulmonary ... #comparison
Oxygen Delivery Devices - Comparison
Low Flow:
 • Nasal cannula (1-6L, 24-40% FiO2)
 • Face mask (5-10L,
Oxygen Delivery ... Devices - Comparison ... #Delivery #Devices ... #Comparison #table ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Mask Oxygen Delivery ... Devices Simple ... #Delivery #Devices ... #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
Nasal Oxygen Delivery ... Devices Nasal ... #Delivery #Devices ... #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... breathing; provide oxygen ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Clinic, Home, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurements - Strengths and Weaknesses
(via https://twitter.com/JACCJournals/status/1088104323354185730 )

Clinic Measurements:
• BP measured
and return the device ... #BloodPressure ... Home #Ambulatory #Management ... #PrimaryCare #Comparison
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
shorter duration pf vasopressors ... Pulmonary Artery ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #comparison #challenges ... #management