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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... is not desired (e.g ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... findings based on cause ... warm extremities, wide ... #table #comparison
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Classification #Table ... #Causes
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
condition with a wide ... ECG is vital while ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... the determined cause ... cardiology #treatment #table
Ventricular Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Subcostal 4 Chamber

50's male witnessed arrest. Unknown hx. AED no
AED no shock advised ... Diagnosis? ... Wide complex rhythm ... getting 12 lead ECG ... Fibrillation #VFib #S4C
This is the bedside Echo of a critically ill young lady who was transferred in profound
transferred in profound shock ... and on high-dose pressors ... Her working diagnoses ... ahead of her was able ... POCUS #Cardiac #A4C