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FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - POCUS ... evaluation in shock ... an ultrasound evaluation ... to Weil's shock classification ... Protocol #Shock #Algorithm
Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm for the Evaluation of Hypotension. This process for the evaluation of hypotension
Undifferentiated shock - Algorithm ... for the Evaluation ... In the case above ... expertly-designed algorithm ... #POCUS #EKG #Algorithm
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
patient should focus ... Brain death evaluation ... #CriticalCare #BrainDeath ... #Dead #Algorithm
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Algorithm Algorithm ... Diamond-Forrester classification ... physical activity - Nausea ... ChestPain #ACS #Evaluation
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... death, so in this case ... CriticalCare #NuclearMed #BrainDeath ... #Perfusion #Scan ... #Algorithm
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... and no apparent focus ... and capillary perfusion ... bleeding: based on evaluation ... fever #severity #classification
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Caused by splanchnic ... vasodilation → ↓ renal perfusion ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... liver transplant evaluation
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... on improving perfusion ... Reduced tissue perfusion ... #typea #typeb #classification
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... are excellent at evaluating ... Adequate perfusion ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm