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Shock - Pathophysiology 
Inadequate tissue perfusion to meet O2, nutrient requirements
1. Distributive Shock
2. Hypovolemic Shock
3. Cardiogenic
Shock - Pathophysiology ... Inadequate tissue perfusion ... Distributive Shock ... Hypovolemic Shock ... Cardiogenic Shock
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Pathophysiology Comparison ... massive pericardial effusion ... Tamponade: pericardial effusion ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK ... of poor organ perfusion ... improve organ perfusion ... #Shock #Management
Mechanical Cardiac Support Devices Compared
Cannula Size - Insertion Technique - Haemodynarnic Support
IABP:
 • Afterload: Reduced
 •
increase • Coronary perfusion ... Peripheral tissue perfusion ... Peripheral tissue perfusion ... Support #Devices #Comparison ... #cardiology #management
Clinician's Pocket Guide to Vasopressors - Receptor Profiles and Hemodynamic Parameters
 • Systemic Vascular Resistance -
indicates end organ perfusion ... #Vasopressors #Pharmacology ... Summary #cheatsheet #management ... #comparison #table
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hyperthyroidism

#Hyperthyroidism #Treatment #Management #Pharmacology #Medications #Comparison #Table #Endocrinology #AAFP #Propylthiouracil #Methimazole
Pharmacologic Treatment ... Hyperthyroidism #Treatment #Management ... #Pharmacology # ... Medications #Comparison
Antibiotics and CNS Diffusion

1. Drugs with good CNS diffusion:

- Fluoroquinolones, Fluconazole, voriconazole, Rifampin, Oxazolidinones, Metronidazole

2. Drugs
Antibiotics and CNS Diffusion ... Antibiotics #CNS #Diffusion ... #BloodBrain #Perfusion ... #CSF #Pharmacology
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Shock and Vasoactive ... vasoactive drug pharmacology ... Vasoactive #Drugs #pharmacology ... inopressors #diagnosis #management ... #comparison #table
American College of Critical Care Medicine algorithm for time-sensitive, goal-directed stepwise management of hemodynamic support in
goal-directed stepwise management ... to next step if shock ... maintain normal perfusion ... #Shock #Algorithm ... Pediatrics #Sepsis #Management
Differential Diagnosis of Pericardial Effusion

Trauma
Pericarditis
Recent MI
Autoimmune 
Neoplastic 
Endocrine/Metabolic 
Venous Congestion 
Medications 

- Dr. Tom Fadial https://twitter.com/thame

#Pericardial
of Pericardial Effusion ... #Pericardial #Effusion ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management