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Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
According to Weil classification ... obstructive, then cardiogenic ... hypovolemic then distributive ... #algorithm #Lung ... #Fluids #POCUS
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... depletion) - Distributive ... Vasodilation) - Cardiogenic ... #Table #CriticalCare ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Shock Classification Types - Comparison Table
JVP, IVC on Ultrasound, Passive Leg Raise, Temperature of extremities, LV
Shock Classification ... Types - Comparison ... Table JVP, IVC ... Findings Hypovolemic Distributive ... Cardiogenic Obstructive
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
), Cardiogenic shock ... (distributive, ... Indication: Can be used ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
Bedside Classification ... peritoneal, RP) Distributive ... #Classification ... #Cardiogenic #Comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
in MICU, often used ... generally not used ... Ang II" - Sepsis/distributive ... criticalcare #summary #comparison ... #table #pharmacology