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Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Shock can be caused ... The cause of shock ... is often clinically ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #Shock #Differential
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Sepsis - Diagnosis ... organ dysfunction caused ... Clinical construct ... #SIRS #criticalcare ... #icu
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
checklist Evaluation ... as for septic shock ... balance >3-4 liters positive ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #CriticalCare
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
on scores and clinical ... class (30-day all cause ... Transient Hypotension, Shock ... prognostication #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
- Checklist VITALS ... esp in work-up/management ... of shock MICRO ... #diagnosis #workup ... #criticalcare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... Classification #diagnosis ... #management #Overview ... #criticalcare # ... differential #causes
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
Endocarditis checklist ... Persistent fever, positive ... Internet Book of Critical ... #criticalcare # ... diagnosis #management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... Classification #diagnosis ... #management #Overview ... #criticalcare # ... differential #causes
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for Three Common Causes ... provide oxygen and positive ... #Shock #Management ... #CriticalCare
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
will vary with clinical ... it should not cause ... dissociative drug, it causes ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management