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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... - Severe heart failure ... exacerbation (any cause ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Norepinephrine (NE ... HR is not desired ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Inotropes #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... findings based on cause ... uw_IMresidency #Shock ... Differential #Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
Occult Causes of Non-Response to Vasopressors

vital disclaimer: the cognitive response to hypotension should not be reaching
hypotension should not ... vasopressor doses do not ... improvements. failure ... toxicologic - 2nd cause ... shock #Diagnosis
Shock Types and Classification
DISTRIBUTIVE 66%
 • Sepsis/SIRS, anaphylaxis, adrenal insufficiency, liver failure, toxins, spinal/neurogenic
 • Warm
Shock Types and ... insufficiency, liver failure ... CHF • Cold and Wet ... Cold and Dry #Shock ... #differential #criticalcare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
-> multiorgan failure ... thyroid dz liver failure ... • MI, Heart Failure ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
-> multiorgan failure ... thyroid dz liver failure ... • MI, Heart Failure ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
Care Medicine algorithm ... Proceed to next ... step if shock persists ... #Shock #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... Neosynephrine - "Neo ... . so generally not ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... summary #comparison #table
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... in blood flow caused ... Depends on the cause ... leading to organ failure ... #Comparison #criticalcare