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Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol ... (Fluid Administration ... According to Weil classification ... #protocol #algorithm ... #Fluids #POCUS
FALLS protocol - POCUS evaluation in shock

The FALLS-protocol is an ultrasound evaluation of patients with acute
FALLS protocol - ... The FALLS-protocol ... classification ... #Diagnosis #FALLS ... #Algorithm
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... in MICU, often used ... generally not used ... #Vasopressors #Inotropes ... summary #comparison #table
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Vasopressors and Inotropes ... : Distributive shock ... Indication: Can be used ... #Vasopressors #Inotropes ... #comparison #table
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Common Causes of Shock ... HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK ... resuscitation fluid ... vasopressor or inotropic ... volume restoration fails
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ADHF typically fall ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... patients need inotrope ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
undifferentiated shock ... is in impending shock ... treatments include fluid ... vasopressors, or inotropes ... #typea #typeb #classification
Hypothermia - Protocol for ED
CORE TEMP < 34º
INITIAL THERAPY
 • Remove wet garments
 • Avoid rough
Rapid - Level 1 fluid ... Slow - Hot Line fluid ... ICU • Consider inotropic ... CPR • Max 3 shocks ... management #treatment #algorithm