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Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Types - Pathophysiology ... Comparison Obstructive ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology ... #Comparison #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #classification
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
Antihypertensive Dose Comparison ... Dosing #Conversion #Pharmacology ... #Hypertension #Management ... #PrimaryCare #Comparison
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
Summary Table of how the 4 types of shock affect the circulatory system: 
 - Hypovolemic
the 4 types of shock ... Obstructive #Diagnosis ... #Management #Types ... #Shock #Comparison
Differential Diagnosis of Headache - Table

 - Cluster headache
 - Migraine
 - Paroxysmal hemicrania
 - Short-lasting
Differential Diagnosis ... injection and tearing ... Trigeminal neuralgia #Diagnosis ... #PrimaryCare #Headache ... #Differential #Comparison
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... in refractory shock ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #management ... criticalcare #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Antidepressant Medications Decision Aid
 - The choice of depression medications in primary care is difficult as
#Management #PatientInfo ... #PrimaryCare #Psychiatry ... Antidepressants #Comparison ... SNRIs #Selection #Pharmacology
Vasopressors Demystified

Shock comes in many flavors and so do vasopressors. Here’s a OnePager summarizing my approach
Demystified Shock ... #CriticalCare #Management ... #Pharmacology # ... Comparison #Inotropes
Clinic, Home, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurements - Strengths and Weaknesses
(via https://twitter.com/JACCJournals/status/1088104323354185730 )

Clinic Measurements:
• BP measured
the accuracy of readings ... the floor • BP readings ... activities • 48 to 72 readings ... Home #Ambulatory #Management ... #PrimaryCare #Comparison
Pressors and Inotropes

Norepinephrine
 • alpha1 > beta 1
 • Increase SVR > Inotropy
Vasopressin
 • V1
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#criticalcare #pharmacology ... #comparison #shock ... #management