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Shock Classification Types - Comparison Table
JVP, IVC on Ultrasound, Passive Leg Raise, Temperature of extremities, LV
Table JVP, IVC ... on Ultrasound, Passive ... LV Function on Ultrasound ... , Other Findings ... #criticalcare #
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
= nonspecific (nausea ... , vomiting, abdominal ... develops (DIC, ascites ... Cr, ↓Glucose, ↓PLT ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
pressure, other findings ... based on cause ... Differential #Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... , abdominal discomfort ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Point of Care Ultrasound ... with a challenge (PLR ... cardiac output causes ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #comparison #challenges
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... the determined cause ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare