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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Diagnosis by Classification ... trauma (a.k.a. neurogenic ... MI - Severe heart ... pneumothorax Dr ... #Table #CriticalCare
Shock Types and Classification
DISTRIBUTIVE 66%
 • Sepsis/SIRS, anaphylaxis, adrenal insufficiency, liver failure, toxins, spinal/neurogenic
 • Warm
Shock Types and ... Classification ... toxins, spinal/neurogenic ... #diagnosis #differential ... #criticalcare
Hypernatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm
Step 1: Consider history. Most patients presenting with hypernatremia are either very
Diagnostic Evaluation ... Check Uosm Step 3: ... Dr. ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... Evaluation #Algorithm #Sodium
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... Uglucose Step #3 ... ASanchez_PS and Dr ... Management #Algorithm #Sodium
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... altered mentation 3. ... decompensated heart ... due to loss of Sodium ... #types #diagnosis
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... altered mentation 3. ... decompensated heart ... due to loss of sodium ... #Types #diagnosis
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Readily Reversibles 3) ... - Dry, Flat ... Epinephrine - Neurogenic ... #Summary #criticalcare
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Immediate Assessment 3) ... Obstructive 4) Diagnosis ... and Workup 5) ... Hypotension #Management #criticalcare ... #Shock
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic ... Acute MI, Acute Heart ... Nitroprusside, Nesiritide 3) ... underlying etiology Dr ... #inopressors #diagnosis
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypernatremia is almost always due to unreplaced water loss (free water
Differential Diagnosis ... post-obstructive 3) ... Diabetes Insipidus: neurogenic ... Dr. ... management #nephrology #sodium