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Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
volume to your airway ... checklist (example ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Airway ... #Checklist #ETTDepths
Shock Classification Types - Comparison Table
JVP, IVC on Ultrasound, Passive Leg Raise, Temperature of extremities, LV
Shock Classification ... Types - Comparison ... Table JVP, IVC ... #Types #Comparison ... #criticalcare #
Extubation Checklist Mnemonic - MASCOTS
M - Mechanism (Underlying mechanism improving)
A - Airway (Patent, difficult intubation)
S -
Extubation Checklist ... improving) A - Airway ... Oxygenation (O2 stable ... #Extubation #Checklist ... Mnemonic #MASCOTS #criticalcare
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Shock - Differential ... a.k.a. neurogenic shock ... #Differential # ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
#Syncope #Differential ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
: Distributive shock ... , Shock where ↑ ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology ... #criticalcare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... in refractory shock ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... uw_IMresidency #Shock ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
COVID-19 patient Extubation
Objective: Extubation of a suspected COVID-19 patient whilst minimising aersolisation of virus particles. Orly
extubate on theatre table ... List) 4) Clear airway ... Oropharyngeal airway ... COVID19 #Extubation #Checklist ... #Supplies #CriticalCare