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Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Findings #Comparison
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Findings #Comparison
Signs and Symptoms of Toxidromes

Sympathomimetic / GABAergic withdrawal 
Cholinergic 
Anticholinergic 
Opioid withdrawal 
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 
Serotonin
Signs and Symptoms ... #Toxidromes #Comparison ... #Table #Anticholinergics ... Sympathomimetics #Diagnosis ... #Toxicology
Rapid, increasing signs of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) is an important key feature of NMS. EPS, associated
Rapid, increasing signs ... Laboratory findings ... #Diagnosis #Serotonin ... NeurolepticMalignant #Comparison ... #Table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
- Differential Diagnosis ... pressure, other findings ... anaphylaxis, release syndrome ... #table #comparison ... #criticalcare
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... incidental CXR finding ... Self-limiting, chronic but stable ... papules, nodules; anterior ... #Management #Signs
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... Some exam findings ... acute coronary syndrome ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare