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Rapid Ultrasound in SHock Evaluation
RUSH Protocol:
 • PUMP: LV contractility, RV strain, tamponade
 • TANK: IVC
Rapid Ultrasound ... in SHock Evaluation ... • PIPE: Aortic dissection ... veins • P - Pneumothorax ... #pocus #shock
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Diagnosis and Workup ... infarction • Aortic dissection ... • Pneumothorax ... • Pulmonary embolism ... EKG • Bedside ultrasound
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... valvular rupture, dissection ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... filling) → tension pneumothorax ... #Classification
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Setup - Ultrasound ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... Acute PE, Tension Pneumothorax ... #criticalcare #treatment ... #workup
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... valvular rupture, dissection ... Cold and Dry) • Pulmonary ... filling) → tension pneumothorax ... #Classification
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... Embolism, Pneumothorax ... edema), Lung Exam, POCUS ... diagnosis #Management #treatment
Pneumothorax Lung Re-expansion on POCUS

Video of lung re-expansion in patient with large primary spontaneous PTX successfully
Pneumothorax Lung ... Re-expansion on POCUS ... small tubes can work ... #Reexpansion #POCUS ... #Pulmonary #ultrasound
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
/ hypoxemia -> focus ... ->treatments include ... before beginning treatment ... output - Acute pulmonary ... #typea #typeb #classification