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Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... PRE-SHOCK - Compensated ... end-organ damage, multisystem ... #Classification ... diagnosis #management #cold
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... PRE-SHOCK - Compensated ... tachycardia, dyspnea, cold ... end-organ damage, multisystem ... #Classification
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
undifferentiated shock ... ->treatments include ... before beginning treatment ... - Cyanide - Propofol ... #typea #typeb #classification
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Caused by splanchnic ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... • Urine sodium could ... Treatment Overview
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... probability could ... short course of treatment ... provide empiric treatment ... HSV PCR would cause
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
non-congested profile (“Cold ... and congested (“Cold ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... brain and spinal cord ... positive in 2/3 of pts ... Person Syndrome Treatment ... valproate, vigabatrin, propofol
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm ... nausea • Trazodone ... to follow day 1 algorithm ... Hospital Opioid Use Treatment ... #Treatment #Management