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Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... • Most common type ... gastrointestinal bleeding ... #Types #diagnosis ... #table
Subtypes of Serum Proteins

Pre-albumin (Transthyretin)
Albumin
Globulins
 • Alpha-1: Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Serum amyloid A, Ceruloplasmin, Corticosteroid-binding globulin (Transcortin),
IgA, RF, CRP Dr ... Proteins #Subtypes #algorithm ... #classification ... #Types #hematology
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
1) Determine type ... Arrhythmias / CHB ... • Hypovolemic: Bleeding ... underlying etiology Dr ... management #comparison #table
Von Willebrand Disease Classification
Type 1 (Accounts for ~3/4 of cases):
 • Defect: Quantitative defect (i.e. not
Willebrand Disease Classification ... (uncommon) • Bleeding ... hemophilia A) - Dr ... VonWillebrand #Disease #Classification ... #hematology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... - what is the bleeding ... What is the type
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
causing hypovolemia needing ... “Warm & Dry” is ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #heartfailure #chf
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Growers (Runyon Classification ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... massiliense in CF ... Hematologic malignancy ... (productive or dry