42 results
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... oxygen delivery or extraction ... and altered O2 extraction ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #differential #causes
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... oxygen delivery or extraction ... and altered O2 extraction ... Classification #diagnosis #management ... #differential #causes
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Clinical Management ... for Three Common Causes ... SHOCK • Ensure ... possible (eg, traction ... #Shock #Management
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... - Remove any traction ... • Definitive management ... Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... • Management:
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Rapid Response Management ... Examine for a cause ... #Hypotension #Management ... #criticalcare #Shock
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
first agent in shock ... • Higher doses cause ... line in septic shock ... cAMP/cGMP • Causes ... Pharmacology #Summary #management
Salicylate Toxicity - Diagnosis and Management

Consider if:
1) Patient is hot and altered
2) You see tachypnea with
Diagnosis and Management ... no respiratory cause ... exposure Symptoms: Nausea ... Pulmonary edema, Shock ... Level: 150mg/kg Management
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... , Plasters, Traction ... Used acutely in management ... scoliosis #Splints #Casts ... #Orthopedics #management
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... has potential to cause ... Workup • General Management ... • Airway Management ... Interventions • Bronchoscopic
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
Consider potential causes ... POTENTIAL CAUSES ... Consider potential causes ... PEEP; diuretic; bronchoscopy ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management