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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
, narrow pulse pressure ... . narrow pulse pressure ... . narrow pulse pressure ... findings based on cause ... extremities, wide pulse pressure
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis by Mechanism
Decr Blood Pressure (“Decr Effective Circulating Volume”) 
 - Volume depletion
Mechanism Decr Blood Pressure ... Differential #Diagnosis #Table ... #Causes #Sodium
Intraabdominal hypertension is defined as elevated pressure without overt organ failure (table below).  Among critically
defined as elevated pressure ... organ failure (table ... hypertension doesn't cause ... failure, it may cause
Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
which reduces pressure ... life-threatening causes ... Presentation #comparison #Table
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
Peak Inspiratory Pressure ... (PIP): Dynamic pressure ... ) Inspiratory Pause ... Plateau Pressure ... (Static pressure
Heart Pressures - Reference Cheat Sheet
Formula Review Guide for Heart pressure American Society of Echocardiography
Heart Pressures ... Guide for Heart pressure ... - Right Atrial Pressure ... Pulmonary Artery Pressure ... - Left Atrial Pressure
Right Heart Cath - Normal Cardiac Pressures

Right Atrial Pressure (RAP) or Central Venous Pressure (CVP)
 •
Normal Cardiac Pressures ... Right Atrial Pressure ... Central Venous Pressure ... Right Ventricular Pressure ... ) Left Atrial Pressure
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Elevated intraocular pressure ... Elevated intracranial pressure ... Kidney stones caused ... #Medications #Table
Right Heart Catheterization Waveforms and Pressures
Right Atrial Pressure:
 • Mean: 1-5 mm Hg
Right Ventricular Pressure:
 •
Waveforms and Pressures ... Right Atrial Pressure ... Right Ventricular Pressure ... Pulmonary-Artery Pressure ... RHC #Waveforms #Pressures
APRV - Overview 

Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) uses prolonged periods of high continuous positive airway
Overview Airway pressure ... positive airway pressures ... brief episodes of pressure ... release to a lower pressure ... intrathoracic pressures