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POCUS Echocardiogram Volume Assessment

Echo provides increased accuracy and insight into volume state assessment. This grid illustrates
insight into volume state ... extremes of volume state ... diuretics/fluids/inotropes ... Volume #Assessment #Diagnosis ... #Comparison #Hypovolemic
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... w/ early shock state ... Pneumothorax • Hypovolemic ... Vasopressors, Inotropes ... #criticalcare #treatment
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
/ hypoxemia -> focus ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... vasopressors, or inotropes ... before beginning treatment ... - Shock - Hypovolemia
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
causing hypovolemia ... patients need inotrope ... the determined cause ... #table #foamed ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Kidney stones caused ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... of hypervolemic ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology