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Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Aortic Dissection ... sudden onset, "tearing ... Dissection protocol • Classification ... includes ascending aorta ... #summary #treatment
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... DISTRIBUTIVE (Warm ... • Most common type ... #management #cold ... #warm #wet #dry
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... DISTRIBUTIVE (Warm ... ) • Puimonary vascular ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... #management #criticalcare
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Acute Management
Pain: Chest, Back, Abdo, Migrating, Above & below diaphragm, Abrupt
Aortic Dissection ... intensity at onset, Tearing ... SBP <110 *Use arm ... #treatment #aorta ... #vascular
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
Large vessels (aorta ... discoloration • Warm ... Antibodies to type ... affected tissue Treatment ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management