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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
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... and Symptoms by Classification ... (Intravascular volume ... DrEricStrong #Shock ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol ... understanding of the FALLS-protocol ... According to Weil classification ... in Emergency #FALLS ... #protocol #algorithm
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
Bedside Classification ... shock - Vomiting ... #Classification ... #Cardiogenic #Comparison ... Table #Diagnosis #Features
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
Hypernatremia Classification ... and Features According ... to Volume Status ... #Features #Diagnosis ... #Comparison #Table
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK ... for long bone fractures ... dynamic indices, volume ... If volume restoration ... fails to improve
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Clinical features ... - Hypotension, shock ... findings (see algorithm ... around 6-8AM) – if value
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ADHF typically fall ... kidneys where excess volume ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... #differential #algorithm
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
• Capnography measures ... PECO2 rapidly falls ... produces small volume ... indicate: - Shock