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SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... • Pathophysiology ... • Labs: increased ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... Lactated Ringers > Normal
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
sedimentation rate + Normal ... Skin Disease Classification ... Kikuchi disease • Type-I ... Cytopenias • Cardiac valve ... , Serositis Labs
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... lab markers such ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... breath sounds • Rales ... CXR upright or lat ... - Switch to oral ... • Vasculitis (e.g
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... Determine if any labs ... medical and surgical management
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Mg, P04, LFTs, alb ... Lipase, CK • ECG ... CPR • Max 3 shocks ... Hypothermia #Protocol #management ... #treatment #algorithm
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
Diagnosis: • Labs ... and Ohio River valleys ... level • A low or normal ... fever • Septic shock ... Fungal #Diagnosis #Management