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ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Fundamentals
Definitions:
 • ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) provides prolonged pulmonary and/or circulatory support
provides prolonged pulmonary ... cannula • VA: Pulmonary ... PE, cardiogenic shock ... by Nick Mark MD ... #diagnosis #management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Bibasilar Lung ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... #Hypotension #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pulmonary Embolism - Risk Stratification and Prognostication based on scores and clinical features

 • Bova score
Stable, Transient Hypotension ... , Shock) Excerpted ... infographic by Nick ... prognostication #diagnosis ... #management #stratification
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Summary • Hypotension ... - Distended neck ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
defect in arterial oxygenation ... absence of intrinsic lung ... disease - Portal hypertension ... on radioactive lung ... patients) • Oxygenation
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
cases; 50% in nec ... • Early onset hypotension ... kidneys, liver, lung ... STSS #treatment #management ... #diagnosis
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
• Initial Management ... Oxygenation 2. ... • Diagnosis: ... by bradycardia, hypotension ... #Emergencies #diagnosis
HIGH ALTITUDE PULMONARY EDEMA (HAPE)
 • High altitude disease that kill most people
 • Incidence: severe
5% but increase lung ... pressures and improves oxygenation ... without systemic hypotension ... #Edema #HAPE #diagnosis ... #management