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Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Types - Pathophysiology ... Normal cardiac chambers ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology ... #Comparison #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #classification
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
: Distributive shock ... be used in all types ... Inotropes #comparison #table ... #pharmacology # ... criticalcare
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Shock and Vasoactive ... 1) Determine type ... and etiology of shock ... Nesiritide 3) Treat shock ... #Vasopressors #shock
Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
or the type of ... shock remains undetermined ... severe cardiogenic shock ... #Differential #Table ... #Chambers #Wedge
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
simply a clinical diagnosis ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology