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Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
caused by a massive pericardial ... effusion, cardiac ... Tamponade: pericardial ... effusion, small ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Chronic Dyspnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pericardial ... • EffusionCardiac ... Artery Disease • Stable
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Consider IL NS/LR infusion ... Setup - Ultrasound ... pericarditis, Pericardial ... Cardiac surgery?
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... pneumothorax, cardiac ... gastrointestinal bleeding ... Classification #Types #diagnosis ... warm #wet #dry #table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... release syndrome, infusion ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #table
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
diminished tissue perfusion ... pneumothorax, cardiac ... gastrointestinal bleeding ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #differential
Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
 •
Tachypnea - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... ischemia • Pericardial ... effusion/Tamponade ... • Hypovolemic shock
Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Ischemic Stroke - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... embolus • Pericardial ... effusion ... • Shock #Ischemic
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
importantly, bedside ultrasound ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... Cardiac cath if ... #diagnosis #differential ... cardiology #treatment #table
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
management - RUQ ultrasound ... as for septic shock ... or postpyloric feeding ... limit them as able ... Pancreatitis #Checklist #Diagnosis