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An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
along the peri-shock ... call it, “Think High ... POCUS #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #High ... #Chest #Cardiogenic
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Pulse Abnormalities ... Atherosclerosis) • Aortic dissection ... • Hypovolemic shock ... regurgitation • High ... #Disorders #Cardiology
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... presenting with chest ... Assess for high ... Connective tissue disorder ... deficit • Shock
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... dizziness, syncope, chest ... Electrical Conduction Abnormalities ... Non-Cardiac Causes: - High ... Generalized Anxiety Disorder