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Shock Classification Types - Comparison Table
JVP, IVC on Ultrasound, Passive Leg Raise, Temperature of extremities, LV
Shock Classification ... Types - Comparison ... Passive Leg Raise, Temperature ... #Types #Comparison ... differentiating #criticalcare
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... DrEricStrong #Shock ... Classification #Table #CriticalCare ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
: Distributive shock ... ), Cardiogenic shock ... , Shock where ↑ ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #pharmacology #criticalcare
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Pathophysiology Comparison ... Obstructive Shock ... • Obstructive shock ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
pressor added in shock ... in refractory shock ... in setting of shock ... Inotropes #management #criticalcare ... #summary #comparison
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Dehydration Shock ... Treatment Goals ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
Vasopressors Demystified

Shock comes in many flavors and so do vasopressors. Here’s a OnePager summarizing my approach
Demystified Shock ... Vasopressors #Basics #CriticalCare ... #Pharmacology #Comparison
Pressors and Inotropes

Norepinephrine
 • alpha1 > beta 1
 • Increase SVR > Inotropy
Vasopressin
 • V1
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Pressors #Inotropes #criticalcare ... #pharmacology #comparison ... #shock #management
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... possible w/ early shock ... • Obstructive Shock ... Management #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Undifferentiated Shock ... OnePager Summary Shock ... essential to determine treatment ... Shock can be broken ... guyton #curves #criticalcare